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"Thanks Joann.   Lots of research needs to be done to understand a complex issue rega…"

Joe Dales replied Jun 7, 2015 to What Should Be Done To Defend Modern Agriculture?

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"Interesting point on the number of farmers per riding. It is likely less in the Grea…"

Joe Dales replied May 21, 2014 to Anyone having difficulty deciding who to vote for in the Ontario election? Who do I dislike the least?

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Joe Dales replied Mar 18, 2014 to U of Guelph Closing Kemptville and Alfred Ag College Campuses?

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"Shawn Damen of DuPont Pioneer talks about the farmer winners at the Ontario Corn Yie…"

Joe Dales replied Jan 21, 2014 to High Corn Yield Tips From Winners at Ontario Corn Yield Challenge Event.

3 Jan 21, 2014
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"Mark Eddy from Paris, Ontario was a winner in the DuPont Pioneer Ontario Corn Yield…"

Joe Dales replied Jan 21, 2014 to High Corn Yield Tips From Winners at Ontario Corn Yield Challenge Event.

3 Jan 21, 2014
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"  Farmer Randy Vandeheede from Simcoe, Ontario winner of the Dupont Pioneer Ontario…"

Joe Dales replied Jan 21, 2014 to High Corn Yield Tips From Winners at Ontario Corn Yield Challenge Event.

3 Jan 21, 2014
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"I suggest that you find a market gardening operation that you can help near where yo…"

Joe Dales replied Nov 22, 2013 to Are we ready for farming?

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Joe Dales replied Oct 8, 2013 to Farming under attack: What do you think of the A&W Better Burger TV ad and Chipotle "Scarecrow" Video? Concerns?

3 Oct 14, 2013
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"Some photos pulled together by Amanda Brodhagen. Find more photos like this on Ontar…"

Joe Dales replied Jul 18, 2013 to Has anyone started harvesting your wheat yet? Post your yields and quality here.

4 Aug 1, 2013
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"Hi Elizabeth and Emily, Does the whole team have summer or permanent jobs when they…"

Joe Dales replied Apr 23, 2013 to Congrats to the University of Guelph NAMA Student Business Competition Team Who Won Second Place in Kansas City.

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