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"Ritchie Bros. to sell antique and late model tractors in Ottawa unreserved agricultu…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 24, 2009 to Ontario Farm Auction News and Results - You Can Also Post Your Info Here.

1 Sep 24, 2009
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"I would like to think that agriculture can accomplish all of the objectives. Food...…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 22, 2009 to Ethanol Debate: Food versus Fuel versus Livestock Industry. Where do you stand and why?

6 Oct 8, 2009
Reply by Steve Twynstra

"Hi Avia: This sounds like a great way to get the realities of farming to the consume…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 19, 2009 to Holland Marsh Freshness

5 Sep 20, 2009
Reply by Roadrunner

"Thanks for the report Wayne. Down here in London, I think it only got down to 5C las…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 19, 2009 to FROST - Sept. 19th

3 Sep 21, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

"Hi Everyone: Wow, what a great show....I think it was the one of the best I have ev…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 19, 2009 to Are you going to the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock? Please Drop by the Farms.com Tent and Say Hello.

5 Sep 19, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"Thanks to Blair Andrews who took some pictures at the show. Pioneer HiBred was a hi…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 16, 2009 to Are you going to the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock? Please Drop by the Farms.com Tent and Say Hello.

5 Sep 19, 2009
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"Just back from a nice midwest us crop tour through Illinois, Indiana and Michigan...…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 6, 2009 to this years bean harvest

7 Sep 13, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Hi Wayne: Have you heard if they plan to rebuild or not? How many employees work the…"

Joe Dales replied Sep 6, 2009 to Chapman's Dairy fire in Markdale

6 Sep 8, 2009
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Joe Dales replied Sep 4, 2009 to The Texas Long Horn was a hit at Farm Progress Show in Decatur,Illinois

3 Sep 5, 2009
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Joe Dales replied Sep 4, 2009 to The Texas Long Horn was a hit at Farm Progress Show in Decatur,Illinois

3 Sep 5, 2009
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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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