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"You can also see a video showing how to identify the plant here: http://www.omafra.…"

Jacqui Laporte replied Jul 20, 2010 to Poisonous hogweed -A poisonous plant that can cause boils and blindness - Have you spotted any?

2 Jul 20, 2010
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"And OMAFRA has an Information Bundle on their website on the various Green Energy te…"

Jacqui Laporte replied Jun 21, 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
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"Hi U of Guelph is running a series of information sessions across the province on s…"

Jacqui Laporte replied Jun 21, 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
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"I had the same battle...I do my laundry at night, rarely use the dryer, turn lights…"

Jacqui Laporte replied May 18, 2010 to Smart Meters and high consumption

21 Jan 5, 2012
Reply by John Schwartzentruber

"Yes, he mentioned this at the meeting in Chepstow as well.....While at first , it se…"

Jacqui Laporte replied Mar 18, 2010 to Article from the Ottawa Citizen - Cute animals are just as delicious as ugly ones

2 Mar 18, 2010
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"I have a Garmin...I like it, but here are some ideas for you: - I like my Garmin be…"

Jacqui Laporte replied Feb 23, 2010 to I think I need a car gps...any advice?

6 Feb 23, 2010
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