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GFO Chairman Mark Brock On What Needs To Be Done To Defend Modern Agriculture.
Added by Joe Dales on June 4, 2015 at 11:08am — No Comments
OFA: Fall Agenda Fills Up With Political Priorities By Mark Wales. Are There Topics OFA Is Missing? What Do You Think?
Fall agenda fills up with political priorities
By Mark Wales, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture
Ontario politicians are heading back to the legislature for the fall sitting, and the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has a full lineup of work to accomplish with the 107 MPPs representing our province.
We’ll be meeting, consulting, partnering and working with government policymakers on behalf of the 37,000 farm family members we represent. Our…
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University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses
Summerlee: Facts, Not Conjecture, Needed in Times Like These
Earlier today, I took part in a live radio discussion with North Grenville Mayor David Gordon about the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses. This followed yesterday’s announcement that the University is consolidating the academic and research programs delivered at these two campuses to improve efficiency and ensure quality.
I was touched by David’s commitment,…
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Premier Kathleen Wynne Visits The Farm Show at The Western Fair District in London, Ontario.
Added by Joe Dales on March 11, 2014 at 6:29am — No Comments
Innovative Farmer of the Year Winner: Tom Barrie
Creativity and advancements in crop rotation systems in their no-till farming operation have earned Tom Barrie, a Bowmanville grower, and his team, the 2013 Innovative Farmer of the Year Award. Each year, BASF Canada and the Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario recognize an…
Added by OntAG Admin on March 1, 2014 at 8:00am — 1 Comment
Terry Daynard's Blog Posts: Issue of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Bee Mortality
Additional Comments on the Issue of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Bee Mortality
October 15, 2013
ContinueSince posting my early September blog (http://goo.gl/DmqH3N) about neonicotinoid seed treatments and bee mortality, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Health Canada has issued a Notice of Intent on “action to protect bees from exposure to neonicotinoid pesticides” (…
Added by OntAG Admin on October 15, 2013 at 6:40am — No Comments
Cheryl Trueman - Tackling Bacterial Spot and Speck
Added by SPARK*Air on May 25, 2012 at 1:30am — No Comments
Black Bears Strike But Are Repelled By Electric Fences In Ontario Beeyards
Some black bears did launch an attack on of our remote beeyards last week!
This is what bear damage looks like, and it could have been a lot worse. The total loss was only four frames of brood. And that's because this beeyard, like all of our locations in southern Ontario, is protected by a heavy duty solar fencer.
Its unlikely the hive blew over in the wind - in the…
ContinueAdded by Robert Campbell on May 13, 2012 at 1:49pm — 1 Comment
The CFFO Commentary: Seminar Series to Focus on Improving the Farm Regulatory Process
February 25, 2011
Ontario’s farmers are fed up with the heavily regulated business environment in which they operate their businesses. At the same time, society and government have become overly cautious, trying to out-smart common sense by putting more and more costly rules and regulations in place that are burdening our farming community.
This year’s CFFO Seminar Series is entitled Enough is Enough and examines the case for an improved regulatory process.… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on February 25, 2011 at 6:59am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Water, Water Everywhere ... But We Need to be Stewards
February 4, 2011
A recent Water Innovation Forum focused on the importance of water for agriculture and food. The people of Ontario are blessed with tremendous access to fresh water and this has instilled the belief that we live in an area of water abundance. The reality is that while there is a considerable amount of water available for use, wise stewardship of this resource is needed to ensure that we do not create a “Tragedy of the Commons” with our water… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on February 4, 2011 at 6:41am — 1 Comment
The CFFO Commentary: A Cloud Forms on the Horizon of Ontario’s Green Energy Future
By Nathan Stevens
September 10, 2010
Glenn Fox of the University of Guelph recently shared his critique on the implementation of Ontario’s Green Energy Policy. His thoughts on the subject point to a serious test of the Province’s commitment to the development of renewable energy over the coming year.
The rationale that has been used to support the development… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on September 10, 2010 at 5:28am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Future of Farming requires Accommodating Differing Views
September 3, 2010
The steady decline in the number of family farms in Ontario has been…
ContinueAdded by CFFO Blog on September 3, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments
RealAgriculture Video: Who are the Innovative Farmers of Ontario? Interview with Ken Nixon.
Added by OntAG Admin on February 19, 2010 at 5:57am — 1 Comment
Mitchell, Acres and Daynard Selected for Induction into the Ontario Ag Hall of Fame. Click below to add your best wishes.
From the Ontario Agriculture Hall of Fame.
Milton. In its thirty-first year, the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame Association will induct three leaders into the Hall of Fame Gallery at Country Heritage Park in Milton on Sunday June 13, 2010. To qualify for this prestigious recognition, Inductees must have demonstrated visionary leadership, innovation and entrepreneurship in the… Continue
Added by Joe Dales on February 2, 2010 at 3:53am — No Comments
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- GFO Chairman Mark Brock On What Needs To Be Done To Defend Modern Agriculture.
- OFA: Fall Agenda Fills Up With Political Priorities By Mark Wales. Are There Topics OFA Is Missing? What Do You Think?
- University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses
- Premier Kathleen Wynne Visits The Farm Show at The Western Fair District in London, Ontario.
- Innovative Farmer of the Year Winner: Tom Barrie
- Terry Daynard's Blog Posts: Issue of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Bee Mortality
- Cheryl Trueman - Tackling Bacterial Spot and Speck
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- Premier Kathleen Wynne Visits The Farm Show at The Western Fair District in London, Ontario.
- Terry Daynard's Blog Posts: Issue of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatments and Bee Mortality
- OFA: Fall Agenda Fills Up With Political Priorities By Mark Wales. Are There Topics OFA Is Missing? What Do You Think?
- Innovative Farmer of the Year Winner: Tom Barrie
- Black Bears Strike But Are Repelled By Electric Fences In Ontario Beeyards
- Mitchell, Acres and Daynard Selected for Induction into the Ontario Ag Hall of Fame. Click below to add your best wishes.
- University of Guelph President Alastair Summerlee on the closure of the University’s Kemptville and Alfred campuses
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