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"Thanks Mackenna, Good points. I have always like planting trees and will do so this…"

Joe Dales replied Apr 25, 2011 to Earth Day - April 22nd 2011

2 Apr 25, 2011
Reply by Joe Dales

"It took a couple of hours to watch the Agriculture Leaders debate. I did find it to…"

Joe Dales replied Apr 12, 2011 to National Agriculture Leaders Debate: It Can Be Watched online. What Should They Discuss? What Did You Think of the Debate?

3 Apr 12, 2011
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Thanks Mackenna, I think the train won the battle. I am glad he was not hurt in the…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 23, 2011 to You Gotta See This!

4 Apr 5, 2011
Reply by Kevin Stewart

"Hi Joann, I don't disagree with your point regarding contempt. I have only been half…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 22, 2011 to Federal Budget: Do you want an election? Do you think anything will change with an election?

9 Apr 6, 2011
Reply by Bristow

"I agree Joann  "What a mess." I have talked to 3 or 4 people this morning and everyo…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 22, 2011 to Federal Budget: Do you want an election? Do you think anything will change with an election?

9 Apr 6, 2011
Reply by Bristow

"Day 3, even with the poor weather, we have visited with farmers from Waterloo, Simco…"

Joe Dales replied Mar 11, 2011 to Are you going to the Western Fair Farm Show? What were the highlights of the show?

2 Mar 11, 2011
Reply by Joe Dales

"Here Mackenna, I like your pink truck... Joe"

Joe Dales replied Mar 2, 2011 to Rising Gas Prices... Who cares! Lets go to Monster Jam!!

1 Mar 2, 2011
Reply by Joe Dales

"Hi Mackenna, Thanks for putting this video news story together. Take care,   Joe Dal…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 25, 2011 to World's Largest Parade of Tractors | Farmers Help Fight Cancer

2 Feb 25, 2011
Reply by Joe Dales

"These are very exciting times for grain producers. Joe"

Joe Dales replied Feb 11, 2011 to Agostino: Bullish USDA Report Drives The Market Higher. Did you ever think we would see $7 corn?

8 May 6, 2011
Reply by Joann

"Hi Guys:   Here are a couple of videos we did with Salford.     Peter Gredig usin…"

Joe Dales replied Feb 1, 2011 to Who uses a salford rts?

3 Feb 14, 2011
Reply by Roadrunner

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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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