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ROYAL AG WINTER FAIR VIDEO Importance of Ag in Canada

BNN (Business News Network) Commodities: Agri-Food Innovation and Regulation [11-12-09 11:30 AM]

Join Commodities Live on Location at the 87th Annual Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. To discuss the fair and the importance of agriculture in Canada BNN interviews David Sparling, chair of Agri-Food Innovation and Regulation, Ivey School of Business.

Watch here: http://watch.bnn.ca/#clip234475

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Permalink Reply by Joe Dales on November 13, 2009 at 8:47am
Great presentation Dave.

Thanks for promoting agriculture.

Joe
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