My own perception is that they are very willing to work with Ontario Producers, but having said that, it was just a preliminary meeting. I believe, we still have a very long way to go in educating consumers and yes, even though the chain stores are in the business of food, they need to be educated as well. Just my own personal opinion though. My discussion regarding the staining on the onions is a perfect example. Onions are grown outside, they are subject to Mother Nature, sometimes no matter how good a Farmer you are, things happen that are just out of your control. This NEEDS to be understood by those in the food industry. Just because it doesn't "look pretty", doesn't make it a bad product. It's like judging a book by its cover. This meeting was a good "first step" though.
Thanks Joe. I will do that. Please note that everyone is welcome to join us this Thursday and the 3rd Thursday of every month to discuss local food issues.
Darren Marsland
Jul 14, 2009
Avia Eek
Nov 19, 2009
Laurie Knechtel
Apr 13, 2010
Sean Hoegy
Sep 1, 2010
Rhory Morgan
I am looking for hard winter or spring, 1000 tonnes or more
Sep 8, 2010
Derek Girard
Oct 2, 2010
Rebecca Hannam
Hope all is well,
Rebecca
Oct 13, 2010
Sandra Dales
Nov 25, 2010
Wayne Warner
Hi Joe
Thanks for your welcome to Ontag.
Wayne Warner
Mar 11, 2011
Joe Dickenson
Apr 2, 2011
Liz Robertson
Hi Joe,
Just starting to get into this social networking thing. Have some time now. Moved to SK Nov. so unpacking, building a new offfice, etc....Busy!
Hope all is well. How is your farm succession project coming?
Liz
Apr 8, 2011
Peter Heinrich
Peter
Dec 2, 2011
Scott Farhood
Hi Joe...thanks for the welcome. Great to be part of such a good site to have for connecting with people in the Ag business.
Mar 27, 2013