Joe Dales's Comments

Thanks. Look forward to contributing.
Peter

Hi Joe,

 

Just starting to get into this social networking thing.  Have some time now.  Moved to SK Nov. so unpacking, building a new offfice, etc....Busy!

 

Hope all is well.  How is your farm succession project coming?

Liz

Thanks Joe, keep in touch.

Hi Joe

Thanks for your welcome to Ontag.

Wayne Warner

Farmers Matter.

Thank you!

Hope all is well,
Rebecca

Thanks alot I`ll keep that in mind.

Hello Joe,

I am looking for hard winter or spring, 1000 tonnes or more

Hey Joe, Thanks for the welcome, yeah, Merle is my dad.

Thanks Joe. I will do that. Please note that everyone is welcome to join us this Thursday and the 3rd Thursday of every month to discuss local food issues.

My own perception is that they are very willing to work with Ontario Producers, but having said that, it was just a preliminary meeting. I believe, we still have a very long way to go in educating consumers and yes, even though the chain stores are in the business of food, they need to be educated as well. Just my own personal opinion though. My discussion regarding the staining on the onions is a perfect example. Onions are grown outside, they are subject to Mother Nature, sometimes no matter how good a Farmer you are, things happen that are just out of your control. This NEEDS to be understood by those in the food industry. Just because it doesn't "look pretty", doesn't make it a bad product. It's like judging a book by its cover. This meeting was a good "first step" though.