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"This could be an issue that we should be concerned about since not only is Canada ri…"

Wayne Black replied Jan 12, 2010 to .Foreign Interests.

7 Feb 1, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Dale, I found that FCC was very accomodating (once I got talking with the right pers…"

Wayne Black replied Dec 28, 2009 to Just how big a mortgage can people carry?

7 Jan 5, 2010
Reply by Steve Twynstra

"Why would you say that? ;-) I do not think I could get paid enough to move to "Winte…"

Wayne Black replied Dec 17, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"As it was put to me recently regarding another issue: he who holds the gold makes th…"

Wayne Black replied Dec 17, 2009 to Monsanto Seed Business Role Revealed in the US Mainstream Media. Any Thoughts?

16 Jan 9, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"You are correct Dale - close enough anyway. Another question would be - what about t…"

Wayne Black replied Dec 2, 2009 to Farm Org. Funding.

5 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Ken McCormack

"How high can you go? A few prices that were $130-175 per acre for 2009 are now $210-…"

Wayne Black replied Nov 28, 2009 to 2010 Land Rent

1 Nov 28, 2009
Reply by Wayne Black

"Joann, I am understanding your frustrations. For your information - I have not read…"

Wayne Black replied Nov 20, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"Right from the start of this "loan program" we have stated that this is the wrong di…"

Wayne Black replied Nov 19, 2009 to HOG LOANS DO NOT WORK

10 Dec 29, 2009
Reply by rein minnema

"Joe - Noticed your posting about the Blackburn Tour. Just letting you know that I wa…"

Wayne Black replied Nov 19, 2009 to Canadian Government Looking For Input From Young Farmers...Comment Here.

13 Nov 30, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"Final numbers: half of the field - 146 bu/ac (not drained). Other half - 156 bu/ac (…"

Wayne Black replied Nov 7, 2009 to Anyone started grain corn? How is the moisture, yields and test weights?

16 Nov 17, 2009
Reply by AgOntario

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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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