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Video Interview: Ernie Hardeman MPP Opinions on Pork, Beef Price Risk Management Program Shaun Haney from Real Agriculture discusses the Beef and Pork Sector Price Risk Management Program situation in Ontario and compared it to… Started by Joe Dales	7	Dec 17, 2010 Reply by Roadrunner
EASTER CALLS OUT FARM LEADERS Finally someone says it out loud in public! Wayne Easter says to the press at last week's "Farmers Matter" meeting in Stratford Ontario, th… Started by John Schwartzentruber	5	Dec 17, 2010 Reply by Roadrunner
Farms feed cities Although not a farmer, live in agricultural area and realize the cost increases that affect farms, will eventually affect us. Can we not al… Started by Nancy Moisan	4	Dec 5, 2010 Reply by Nancy Moisan
Wheat Marketing Western Style Cartoon -- What do you think? Started by OntAG Admin	3	Nov 27, 2010 Reply by Daryl
From The Globe and Mail: Why Canadian Agriculture is No Longer A World Leader. Discussion With Dr David Sparling. Canadians have always had a fondness for farmers and a cherished the notion that this country is a global food superpower. The reality is m… Started by Joe Dales	0	Nov 23, 2010
Do you think the "Farmers Matter" Town Hall Meetings make a difference? I saw this event in the Ontag calendar and wondered what others thought of the effectiveness of these meetings? Are we trying to influenc… Started by Joe Dales	4	Nov 5, 2010 Reply by OntAG Admin
Welcome to John Burke as the new Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Premier Dalton McGuinty announced the following new deputy minister appointment, effective September 7, 2010 : John Burke as Deputy Minis… Started by Sandra Dales	1	Oct 7, 2010 Reply by Bristow
Potash: BHP or PCS - Which is the best deal for farmers? Farmers of North America Comment...What do you think? Potash: BHP or PCS - Which is the best deal for farmers. Commentary from FNA-STAG The coverage of the offer by BHP Billiton… Started by OntAG Admin	1	Oct 7, 2010 Reply by Bristow
Time to Give Notice. A significant number of Canadian cattle producers have been asking the federal government for compensation for damages resulting from the C… Started by John Schwartzentruber	1	Oct 7, 2010 Reply by Bristow
Solar Reversal It looks like the government is changing it's tune on solar -- at least by a little... (from OFA)This summer, the OFA and its members stron… Started by Andrew Campbell	1	Aug 29, 2010 Reply by Bristow

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