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"Is there any information on the Quebec proposal?"

pigsrgr8 replied Nov 18, 2009 to HOG LOANS DO NOT WORK

10 Dec 29, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"Does anyone have a link to Ken M's report?"

pigsrgr8 replied Oct 22, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

"There are numerous issues but, The only sustainable solution will be to get the por…"

pigsrgr8 replied Oct 15, 2009 to Recovery Plan for Ontario Pork Industry

5 Oct 16, 2009
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

"Pretty low priority on hog farms these days."

pigsrgr8 replied Oct 8, 2009 to Livestock Traceability in Canada - Is it do-able?

6 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Good points Stew: If this was not bad enough in these tough times......this is like…"

pigsrgr8 replied Oct 4, 2009 to Quebec's impact on Ontario Hog Farmers

4 Oct 9, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"I am glad someone took the time to have a look at this.....the current system is not…"

pigsrgr8 replied Sep 28, 2009 to Supply Management for Pigs

12 Nov 18, 2009
Reply by pigsrgr8

"Percentages can play tricks. 2% of $200. today is still more than 3% of $100. 10 yea…"

pigsrgr8 replied Sep 14, 2009 to Grocery Bill Up - Farmers Share Down

20 Oct 5, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Hi Wayne: I think the mainstream media is more worried about headlines and Swine Flu…"

pigsrgr8 replied Sep 12, 2009 to When will the media get it?

3 Sep 18, 2009
Reply by Ron Steenbergen

"The status quo is not working.....as we see Ontario Pork has very little power compa…"

pigsrgr8 replied Sep 12, 2009 to Minnema Appeal Asks for Order requiring Ontario Pork to Clarify Position

3 Oct 21, 2009
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

"I am I the only one that thinks a federal election right now is a real waste of time…"

pigsrgr8 replied Sep 12, 2009 to Upcoming election

1 Sep 12, 2009
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