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"Interesting question..... Any lawyers who have read the legislation? What do you t…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 20, 2010 to Question about dairy quota

2 Jun 20, 2010
Reply by Joann

"I was shocked to see 900 operation down to 130 in five years???? But not surprised w…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 20, 2010 to Regulations Killing The Small Meat Abattoirs and Local Meat Processors. Does It Matter?

5 Jun 30, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Hey Bristow: Thanks for the Pleb definition....I might use that word in a sentence…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 2, 2010 to G8 or G20

3 Jun 2, 2010
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"I also heard they are spending a billion dollars on security.....for a few days of m…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 2, 2010 to G8 or G20

3 Jun 2, 2010
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"I see lots of new solar panels going up and wonder if they are for own use or are th…"

Roadrunner replied Jun 2, 2010 to New Energy Opportunities For Your Farm. Wind, Solar, BioGas, BioMass....What Would It Take For You To Farm Energy?

7 Jun 21, 2010
Reply by Jacqui Laporte

"Hey Bristow: Why don't you run for the Federal Liberal Leadership and you could kic…"

Roadrunner replied May 22, 2010 to Who's the premier? Never heard of him

4 May 22, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"Is there a technology that the consumer can use to estimate their real electricity c…"

Roadrunner replied May 15, 2010 to Smart Meters and high consumption

21 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"To pull off a major rally, there needs to be more than a grass roots revolt....there…"

Roadrunner replied Mar 19, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

"I would think most farmers would benefit from outside investment and increased profi…"

Roadrunner replied Mar 19, 2010 to AgVisionTV.com Is Agriculture a Good Place to Invest? What do you think of this speaker's thoughts?

4 Mar 19, 2010
Reply by Karen Mahon

"I was talking to a friend the other day....the son wants to farm but the challenges…"

Roadrunner replied Mar 19, 2010 to Do you want your kids to farm?

14 Dec 13, 2011
Reply by Robert Hillman

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Food Affordability and Accessibility Among the Top Priorities of Canadian Consumers

The Executive Director of Canadian Food Focus says in the face of rising food costs, Canadians are increasingly seeking information on how to stretch their food budgets. Over the past five years the cost of food in Canada has risen by an estimated 30 percent. Dorothy Long, the Executive Director of Canadian Food Focus, says we all eat several times a day and food affordability is one of the most immediate concerns facing Canadians right now. Quote-Dorothy Long-CanadianFoodFocus.org: High food prices and higher prices in general are really putting a lot of pressure on household budgets. Specifically with food, it can be harder to consistently choose foods that they want to serve, especially fresh produce, protein foods and other nutrient-dense foods that may seem more expensive at the checkout. The impact isn't the same for everyone but many households are making tougher decisions, buying fewer items, changing brands, reducing the variety or maybe even relying more heavily on less

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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