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"It looks like Daniel is now up to 10th place. Please take a minute and vote for him.…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 6, 2010 to Help Agri-Kidabra, an agricultural and educational magic show, win sponsorship in the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge

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"Hi Tom and Kevin: I have an informal group of farming friends and we talk regularly…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 4, 2010 to Are you a member of a producer peer group? Who do you work well with?

2 Sep 4, 2010
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"Good idea.... We will help get the word out to the Ontario Agriculture Community. G…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 4, 2010 to Help Agri-Kidabra, an agricultural and educational magic show, win sponsorship in the Pepsi Refresh Project Challenge

2 Sep 6, 2010
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"Hi Guys: The Farms.com tent is located on the North Mall near the 4th Lane North co…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 2, 2010 to According to Monsanto documentary

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"Hi Bristow: That is quite a jump....from my comments on a video to aligning my valu…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 1, 2010 to According to Monsanto documentary

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"I watched some of the documentary on Youtube....I agree with David that it is not ba…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 1, 2010 to According to Monsanto documentary

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"Have you visited some of the Farmers' Markets and talked to the farmers operating so…"

Joe Dales replied Aug 24, 2010 to Where Has The Flavour Gone?

14 Sep 9, 2010
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"I found this good video on Youtube reporting their harvest results... Libbrecht Far…"

Joe Dales replied Aug 9, 2010 to Ontario Wheat Yields

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"Looks like a crop disaster in Russia. Bloomberg Says Worst in 50 years. http://www.…"

Joe Dales replied Aug 3, 2010 to Wheat prices continue to surge - with incredible volatility. Why? Moe Agostino Explains Global Issues.

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"I have never heard of this initiative....Minister Ritz says this is the 8th year????…"

Joe Dales replied Jul 31, 2010 to Thank You Famers - Government of Canada Celebrates Food Day and the Best Food on Earth - What Do You Think? Do You Celebrate....

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Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Monsanto Wins Roundup Trial After Supreme Court Ruling

A Missouri jury has unanimously sided with Monsanto in the first Roundup trial since the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Durnell decision

What is Struvite? Could it Help Farmers Stretch Phosphorus and Reduce Runoff

AAFC researchers found that blending struvite with conventional phosphorus fertilizer delivered promising results in Eastern Canada and reduced phosphorus losses under Prairie conditions.

Food Affordability and Accessibility Among the Top Priorities of Canadian Consumers

The Executive Director of Canadian Food Focus says in the face of rising food costs, Canadians are increasingly seeking information on how to stretch their food budgets. Over the past five years the cost of food in Canada has risen by an estimated 30 percent. Dorothy Long, the Executive Director of Canadian Food Focus, says we all eat several times a day and food affordability is one of the most immediate concerns facing Canadians right now. Quote-Dorothy Long-CanadianFoodFocus.org: High food prices and higher prices in general are really putting a lot of pressure on household budgets. Specifically with food, it can be harder to consistently choose foods that they want to serve, especially fresh produce, protein foods and other nutrient-dense foods that may seem more expensive at the checkout. The impact isn't the same for everyone but many households are making tougher decisions, buying fewer items, changing brands, reducing the variety or maybe even relying more heavily on less

Toronto-Area Corporation Convicted of Operating a Meat Plant Without a Licence

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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