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""I don't see how Ms. Webb is questioning your rights to production" Ms. Webb asked…"

Joann replied Jan 8, 2010 to AgVisionTV.com: The Problems with Canada's Food System: Margaret Webb Wants Changes.

10 Mar 18, 2010
Reply by Joann

"That interview was geared towards the urban mentality as does her writing. Margaret…"

Joann replied Jan 6, 2010 to AgVisionTV.com: The Problems with Canada's Food System: Margaret Webb Wants Changes.

10 Mar 18, 2010
Reply by Joann

"I do not believe in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance. Thomas Carlyle…"

Joann replied Dec 20, 2009 to CFA: Farmers Need Increased Marketplace Power. Do you agree?

3 Dec 26, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"maybe the following story will help........can we "monopoly"?......the farmers never…"

Joann replied Dec 17, 2009 to I don't understand

4 Jan 4, 2010
Reply by rein minnema

"interesting you should say that Pat. Bayer Admits GMO Contamination is Out of Contr…"

Joann replied Dec 17, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"the bigger question is.... do we need the present farm organizations? or are they co…"

Joann replied Dec 16, 2009 to Farm Org. Funding.

5 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Ken McCormack

"I found Dr. Charlebois' comments confusing and distorted. On one hand he associates…"

Joann replied Nov 22, 2009 to AgVisionTV.com The High Cost of Cheap Food. Do you agree with Dr. Charlebois? Comments

4 Dec 10, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"Your response clearly shows the true weaknesses in agriculture Sara. But don't feel…"

Joann replied Nov 20, 2009 to Future of Ontario Agr As We Know It

19 Nov 20, 2009
Reply by Joann

"Verbalizing comments at a public forum is not the same as casting a vote. Hearing c…"

Joann replied Nov 19, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"Yes Wayne, I have found on every occasion I attended those meetings, that the repres…"

Joann replied Nov 19, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

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On January 22, 2026, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) learned that 1000498884 Ontario Inc., operating as Taotie Dry Aging, was producing and selling a ready-to-eat dehydrated meat product marketed as “dry-aged meat chips.” An OMAFA Compliance and Advisory Officer inspected the premises and confirmed the presence of 13.37 kilograms of dehydrated meat products packaged in 308 units. On the day of inspection, the company voluntarily removed the product listing from its website and disposed of the product. Under provincial regulations, dehydrating meat products for sale or distribution is a regulated activity requiring a meat plant licence, unless an exemption applies. The matter was referred to OMAFA’s Compliance Enforcement and Intelligence Unit for investigation and charges were laid.

Recycling Council of Alberta recognizes Barry Friesen with Circular Champion Recognition Award

The Recycling Council of Alberta (RCA) today announced it is honouring recently retired Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen with its prestigious Rs of Excellence Circular Champion Recognition Award. This award reflects Friesen’s career-long commitment to building a more sustainable, circular future in Canadian agriculture. Friesen and other award recipients will be recognized at the RCA Annual General Meeting, held online from 10:30 a.m. to noon on November 6, 2026. Says Friesen: “I’m very proud to be part of this transformative industry, and to receive this honour from the RCA: one of the great champions of circular economy in Canada, playing a pivotal role in job creation while helping to keep our environment clean.” “It’s fitting this announcement coincides with Waste Reduction Week,” says Cleanfarms Executive Director Shane Hedderson. “During Barry’s tenure, Alberta’s small container program—the first in Canada—grew significantly along with other programs across the prov

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