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CFFO Blog's Blog – March 2011 Archive (2)
The CFFO Commentary: Legislation and Regulations Reflect Underlying Goals and Values
By John Clement
March 25, 2011
At a recent provincial meeting of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, a guest speaker challenged our members to keep in mind that all public policies are aimed at particular goals and outcomes, based on an understanding of what we value in life. I think it’s an important piece of advice and one that needs to be kept front and centre when we create and debate new laws and regulations for farming.
In my experience, most…
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The CFFO Commentary: Wading Through the GMO Debate
by Nathan Stevens
March 18, 2011
MP Frank Valeriote recently held a public discussion on Genetically Modified Organisms in Guelph. The panel represented a wide diversity of opinion with many valid points raised by the knowledgeable presenters. The discussion highlighted the potential benefits and threats represented by GM crops.
For those supportive of GM crops, the goal is to improve crop productivity in a sustainable way. Genetic modification is…
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For the second year in a row, a contest is being launched to select one farmer or farm family to appear in the 2014 edition of the Faces of Farming calendar.Farm Management Canada (FMC) Launches International Farm Management Competition
Competitors from across Canada have the opportunity to win a trip of a lifetime to attend the International Farm Management Congress in Poland July 2013, all expenses paid.Forage Report
Alfalfa and grass are growing well and will respond quickly to moisture and heat. The May 14th frost did very little damage to established alfalfa and new seedings.© 2013 Created by Darren Marsland.
