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"Features two farms from the Neustadt, Ontario area."

Sandra Dales replied May 17, 2012 to "To Make A Farm" interesting and well done documentary by filmmaker Steve Suderman - worth a watch for small farm new farmers

1 May 17, 2012
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"Watching the LIVE Ontario Federation of Agriculture  convention video feed here toda…"

Sandra Dales replied Nov 21, 2011 to Bette Jean Crews announcement on not seeking re-election. Who will be the next OFA president?

6 Nov 21, 2011
Reply by Sandra Dales

"Interesting points John,   If anyone wants to watch it online...it is on the CBC.ca…"

Sandra Dales replied Jan 10, 2011 to Food Inc. on the CBC. Did anyone see it and what did you think?

10 Jan 13, 2011
Reply by Bristow

"An interesting end to this story - Gary Conklin will not be charged and the Conklin…"

Sandra Dales replied Jul 7, 2010 to Ohio Dairy Farm Animal Abuse Video Outrages the Ag Industry...find out more...what do you think?

9 Jul 7, 2010
Reply by Wayne Black

"This is entertaining! Canadian, Please..... "

Sandra Dales replied Jul 1, 2010 to Happy Canada Day - PM delivers his annual Canada Day message to Canadians

1 Jul 1, 2010
Reply by Sandra Dales

"Farmers getting early jump on planting - London Free Press May 4, 2010 14:23 Farmers…"

Sandra Dales replied May 5, 2010 to How much field work is going on?

8 May 5, 2010
Reply by Sandra Dales

"How Changing Interest Rates Will Affect Ag Video wiith analyst Philip Shaw (http://…"

Sandra Dales replied Mar 12, 2010 to Interest Rates

2 Mar 12, 2010
Reply by Sandra Dales

"Oliver Haan, district Board Director for the Ontario Pork Association speaks about t…"

Sandra Dales replied Feb 24, 2010 to Oliver Haan on the state of Ontario Pork producers

2 Mar 5, 2010
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

"The first day of the Outdoor Farm Show was terrific. Thanks for dropping by the Farm…"

Sandra Dales replied Sep 16, 2009 to Are you going to the Outdoor Farm Show in Woodstock? Please Drop by the Farms.com Tent and Say Hello.

5 Sep 19, 2009
Reply by Joe Dales

"The OFVGA has a Buy Local Video. Click the link to watch the video and let everyone…"

Sandra Dales replied Aug 20, 2009 to Local Food Initiatives Receive Funding: A Good Idea?

1 Aug 20, 2009
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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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