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"This is where the people who "plan" our communities need to be aware of the importan…"

Avia Eek replied May 18, 2010 to Fight on over farm noise. How do you get along with your nonfarming neighbours?

3 May 22, 2010
Reply by Bristow

"I realize this movie is American based, but Canadian Farmers face many similar chall…"

Avia Eek 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

"Well said, Joann. "

Avia Eek replied Jan 18, 2010 to Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt

12 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Tony Gaetano

"Hi Rein. I have to agree with you. We elect these officials thinking they will prote…"

Avia Eek replied Jan 18, 2010 to Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt

12 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Tony Gaetano

"I couldn't have put it better myself, Tony, but I cannot take the credit--we have an…"

Avia Eek replied Jan 15, 2010 to Preserving rich, agricultural land in the greenbelt

12 Jan 20, 2010
Reply by Tony Gaetano

"I have more of a statement to make, since I haven't read the paper yet--will get to…"

Avia Eek replied Dec 17, 2009 to Farm Org. Funding.

5 Jan 31, 2010
Reply by Ken McCormack

"So, the OFA is against solar farms on prime agricultural land. What about 393 MW, na…"

Avia Eek replied Oct 10, 2009 to OFA opposes solar farm installations on farmland

13 Feb 21, 2010
Reply by newbie

"Buying local IS a good idea. For one thing, it's more nutritious when it's fresh, an…"

Avia Eek replied Oct 10, 2009 to Buying local or buying effectively?

2 Oct 10, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"Yes it is. When the dollar is high, exporting our produce gets a little trickier. Go…"

Avia Eek replied Oct 10, 2009 to Wet Weather in Holland Marsh

4 Oct 10, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

"There's going to be lots of cull onions, but I don't think cattle or pigs would even…"

Avia Eek replied Oct 9, 2009 to Wet Weather in Holland Marsh

4 Oct 10, 2009
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