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"Interesting points...I don't think the timber industry is one to worry about....food…"

Roadrunner replied Jan 9, 2010 to .Foreign Interests.

7 Feb 1, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"I think it depends on the area...most elevators can handle some sample corn but want…"

Roadrunner replied Dec 5, 2009 to Sample Corn

1 Dec 5, 2009
Reply by Roadrunner

"The OFAH should be a strong ally to farmers.....do they know the farmers in the Banc…"

Roadrunner replied Oct 31, 2009 to Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters takes stand AGAINST farmers

6 Oct 31, 2009
Reply by Dale Ketcheson

"Here is the GM plan summed up after they say Supply Management won't work - their su…"

Roadrunner replied Oct 29, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

"At $80 per barrel....seems like the whole biofuel mania is starting again...."

Roadrunner replied Oct 29, 2009 to Ethanol Expansions

6 Oct 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"I vote yes....as farms get larger due to the economic realities...it leaves farmers…"

Roadrunner replied Oct 3, 2009 to Surplus farm houses

26 Dec 12, 2011
Reply by Robert Hillman

"I was talking to a friend and even the ginseng price has dropped to very low prices.…"

Roadrunner replied Oct 1, 2009 to Low crop prices in the Fall

4 Oct 1, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"I would like to see some information on how to market directly to consumers and who…"

Roadrunner replied Oct 1, 2009 to AgVisionTV.com Show Ideas, Comments and Discussion

13 Oct 21, 2009
Reply by Kevin Stewart

"Investments in Ontario's electricity grid will support renewable energy Minister of…"

Roadrunner replied Sep 24, 2009 to OFA opposes solar farm installations on farmland

13 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by newbie

"I think it is likely a little too late...time to do it was 40 years ago before the i…"

Roadrunner replied Sep 24, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

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