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"As a producer of carrots and onions in the Holland Marsh, I couldn't agree more. Agr…"

Avia Eek replied Oct 9, 2009 to Future of Ontario Agr As We Know It

19 Nov 20, 2009
Reply by Joann

"That seems to be true. Right now most of us in the Marsh are taking out pathways in…"

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

4 Oct 1, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"I'm learning all about people dropping the ball. Our Minister of Energy, Smitherman,…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 24, 2009 to Dufferin Cty - Honeywood land

2 Sep 28, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

"We do get a smaller piece of the food dollar, and yet OUR costs increase dramaticall…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 21, 2009 to Grocery Bill Up - Farmers Share Down

20 Oct 5, 2009
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Hi Joe. I think it's a great start regarding letting people know the realities of fa…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 19, 2009 to Holland Marsh Freshness

5 Sep 20, 2009
Reply by Roadrunner

"Hi Wayne. Well, it's not all me, but thank you. My husband and I are members, and I…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 17, 2009 to Holland Marsh Freshness

5 Sep 20, 2009
Reply by Roadrunner

"Oh, so true! Having worked in a "cushy" office for 11 years, I wouldn't give up the…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 9, 2009 to Low crop prices in the Fall

4 Oct 1, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"I understand what you are saying, but that's not the problem we're having. I guess i…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 3, 2009 to Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt

12 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Tony Gaetano

"That's true. When you think about it, if the government wants to use the "greenbelt"…"

Avia Eek replied Sep 3, 2009 to Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt

12 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Tony Gaetano

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