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"Here is a list of locations were you can sign the petition - Brussels, Livestock; Mc…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jun 16, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Interested parties can sign a copy of the petition at Brussels Livestock, Brussels;…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jun 8, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"I failed to mention that the plaintiff in the suit holds the federal government resp…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Jun 4, 2010 to Petition to Fast Track Cattlemen's BSE Class Action Suit.

12 Jan 6, 2011
Reply by OntAG Admin

"Speculation? A consortium of feed millers and a trucking co. to name a couple of the…"

John Schwartzentruber replied May 26, 2010 to Maple Leaf Launches Sale Process for Burlington Pork Plant....Any Speculation on Buyers? Thoughts?

3 Jun 11, 2010
Reply by William Hardie

"Joann, while he does not make direct mention of the points you raise, I would say he…"

John Schwartzentruber replied May 8, 2010 to AgVisionTV: Steven Blank discusses the End of Agriculture. What do you think?

4 May 8, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Laurie, I think the probable response would refer to the "trickle down effect" as ha…"

John Schwartzentruber replied May 5, 2010 to Regulatory Burdens on Slaughter Facilities.

16 May 26, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Laurie, Thank you for the invitation. I would enjoy being there and will plan accor…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Apr 13, 2010 to Regulatory Burdens on Slaughter Facilities.

16 May 26, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Hummm. What IS agriculture's side of the story?"

John Schwartzentruber replied Apr 1, 2010 to Prepare for the Food Inc. Onslaught....Movie to be broadcast on PBS and online. What can be done to tell agriculture's side of the story?

8 Apr 2, 2010
Reply by Grant

"http://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2435099 From the article…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 11, 2010 to Regulatory Burdens on Slaughter Facilities.

16 May 26, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"Apparently no one is warming to the discussion . . . I understand Don's proactive s…"

John Schwartzentruber replied Feb 8, 2010 to Farming and Climate Change

2 Feb 10, 2010
Reply by rein minnema

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