Ontario Agriculture

The network for agriculture in Ontario, Canada

Tom Murray's Discussions (16)

Discussions Replied To (10) Replies Latest Activity

"I went, was disapointed in turn out maybe 125 to 150 people,likely only 100 farmers"

Tom Murray replied Apr 23, 2011 to Farmers Matters Political Meeting

4 Apr 26, 2011
Reply by Steve Twynstra

"I think it was a good decision. I still worry about the costs of universal services.…"

Tom Murray replied May 18, 2010 to Minister of Agriculture Provides Information on Ontario Hog Marketing. What Do Pork Producers Think of the Ruling?

2 May 19, 2010
Reply by Harry Stam

"The real point is one of our leadership has to step up and tell us what needs to be…"

Tom Murray replied Mar 22, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

"Do you think that there might be to many orginizations. I belong to several and the…"

Tom Murray replied Mar 20, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

"It is not wether we need to push them but how we push them. I do not think they are…"

Tom Murray replied Mar 19, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

"I think a rally invoving all provinces at their own legislative buildings and one in…"

Tom Murray replied Mar 6, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

""

Tom Murray replied Mar 6, 2010 to TIME TO RALLY

20 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Tom Murray

"Count me in for your group. I sell pork/beef and chicken to local people and have wo…"

Tom Murray replied Feb 10, 2010 to Regulatory Burdens on Slaughter Facilities.

16 May 26, 2010
Reply by Joe Dales

"She can not possibly be any worse than Leona. Hopefully coming from Huron-Bruce she…"

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

6 Mar 21, 2010
Reply by bert

"Will the packers come on board?? There will still be an export demand as the economy…"

Tom Murray replied Oct 16, 2009 to Recovery Plan for Ontario Pork Industry

5 Oct 16, 2009
Reply by JoAnne Caughill

RSS

Agriculture Headlines from Farms.com Canada East News - click on title for full story

Monsanto Wins Roundup Trial After Supreme Court Ruling

A Missouri jury has unanimously sided with Monsanto in the first Roundup trial since the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark Durnell decision

What is Struvite? Could it Help Farmers Stretch Phosphorus and Reduce Runoff

AAFC researchers found that blending struvite with conventional phosphorus fertilizer delivered promising results in Eastern Canada and reduced phosphorus losses under Prairie conditions.

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

© 2026   Created by Darren Marsland.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service