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"Shaun Haney forwarded his audio interview with Kevin Grier from the George Morris Ce…"

Joe Dales replied Nov 10, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
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"I have a couple of Smart phone converts as friends who farm alot of acres and are ou…"

Joe Dales replied Nov 10, 2009 to Smart phones-Management tool or time consumer

3 Nov 10, 2009
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"I am travelling in western New York state this weekend...Buffalo to Rochester area…"

Joe Dales replied Nov 8, 2009 to Anyone started grain corn? How is the moisture, yields and test weights?

16 Nov 17, 2009
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"Some interesting points from Purdue on next opportunties...Thanks, Joe Economist: R…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 30, 2009 to Ethanol Expansions

6 Oct 30, 2009
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"I saw this article last week as well.....really slanted reporting....the author has…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 19, 2009 to Red Star's view of agriculture

1 Oct 19, 2009
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"Sorry to hear about the tough weather Avia...I image the strong Canadian dollar is a…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 10, 2009 to Wet Weather in Holland Marsh

4 Oct 10, 2009
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"Hi Sara: I agree with some of the points Rocky makes. The technology is certainly a…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 6, 2009 to Livestock Traceability in Canada - Is it do-able?

6 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Hi Kevin: Is there an opportunity to look at some of the groups pushing a food agen…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 3, 2009 to AgVisionTV.com Show Ideas, Comments and Discussion

13 Oct 21, 2009
Reply by Kevin Stewart

"Interesting article Wayne. There are alot groups pushing their agendas to consumers…"

Joe Dales replied Oct 3, 2009 to Meat in the news and off the menu

4 Oct 5, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

"I doubt this is a real big deal for many acres in Ontario. Shouldn't the OFA be supp…"

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

13 Feb 21, 2010
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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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