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"From London's Science Museum: " The scientific community has, with some exceptions,…"

Wayne Black replied Apr 8, 2010 to Cowgate: Animal Agriculture Not a Major Contributor to Global Warming. Any Comments?

3 Apr 9, 2010
Reply by Arik Theijsmeijer

"I think it went well. Lots of media and it gave lots of opportunity to educate the m…"

Wayne Black replied Apr 8, 2010 to OASC

8 Jul 31, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Now that we are at 99.8 cents - it seems parity is inevitable. Thanks to the lack of…"

Wayne Black replied Apr 5, 2010 to C$=US$ Parity - what date/time

6 Apr 5, 2010
Reply by Joann

"Originally I would say depends on what the purpose is. In my situation I need a desk…"

Wayne Black replied Mar 3, 2010 to Would you buy a laptop or a desktop?

5 Mar 13, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"I think the OASC will be able to accomplish a couple things: - show that the farmers…"

Wayne Black replied Feb 23, 2010 to OASC

8 Jul 31, 2010
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Yes I want to farm. Do I want my children to farm? I want the best for my children a…"

Wayne Black replied Feb 15, 2010 to Do you want your kids to farm?

14 Dec 13, 2011
Reply by Robert Hillman

"Resolutions passed at commodity boards are not necessarily brought to OFA board sinc…"

Wayne Black replied Jan 22, 2010 to OFA is looking for your feedback on "What is your Number One Issue?" Let them know here....

23 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Joann

"Joann, Please forgive me for being ignorant to the matter but I ask again in a diff…"

Wayne Black replied Jan 22, 2010 to OFA is looking for your feedback on "What is your Number One Issue?" Let them know here....

23 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Joann

"Yeah she does. She has a great network of farmers that she routinely talks with bein…"

Wayne Black replied Jan 19, 2010 to Carol Mitchell - Appointed Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.

6 Mar 21, 2010
Reply by bert

"Where is the resolution for the audit of OFPMC? Was it voted on? I am not aware of t…"

Wayne Black replied Jan 15, 2010 to OFA is looking for your feedback on "What is your Number One Issue?" Let them know here....

23 Jan 30, 2010
Reply by Joann

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The Government of Canada launches research fund to help prevent and divert food waste from Canadian landfills

When food and other organic wastes are disposed of in landfills, they produce methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. Municipal solid waste landfills are responsible for almost one-quarter of Canada's methane emissions, which are generated when biodegradable waste decomposes. Cutting methane emissions from all sources, including landfills, is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways to combat climate change. Today, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change, announced the Food Waste Prevention and Diversion: Research and Capacity Building Fund. This $570,000 Fund will help support local government research and capacity-building initiatives to prevent and divert food waste from landfills. Reducing food loss and waste also means that the energy, water, and land that is used to grow food are not wasted. Municipal, local, and Indigenous governments are best positioned to advance food waste prevention and diversion across their communities. This fundin

Lactalis invests in new distribution centre in Oshawa

Lactalis Canada Inc., the Canadian dairy leader behind iconic brands such as Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond, Balderson, Astro and Lactantia, is entering into a long-term lease for a new distribution centre located in Oshawa, Ontario, principally for its cheese and tablespreads supply chain network.

Canada announces express entry for newcomers with ag work experience

Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced that the first round of invitations for agriculture and agri-food occupations through category-based selection in Express Entry will occur this week

MacAulay launches $333M Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the launch of the new Dairy Innovation and Investment Fund on Sept. 29.

Food Producers of Canada's (FPC) Leadership Meets with Ministers Champagne and MacAulay to Address Canadian Grocery Price Inflation

Senior representatives of the Food Producers of Canada (FPC) and other representatives from the broader Canadian food manufacturing sector met this morning with the Honorable Francois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and the Honorable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agrifood (AAFC) in a joint effort to share information and to explore solutions to address the ongoing issue of grocery price inflation in Canada

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