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Featured Blog Posts – February 2017 Archive (2)

"GOOD MORNING VIETNAM!!!!!"

The AALP class 16 arrived at 12pm local time today February 15th, which is 12 hours ahead of our friends, family, and blog followers in Ontario. The enthusiastic travellers spent 20 hours on the airplane and flew over 14,000 kilometres over Sudbury, the arctic circle, Russia, Japan, Taiwan and finally Vietnam.

Our journey to Asia included a planned layover stop in the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The Airport had several amenities for all to enjoy, including a yoga lounge, a…

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Added by AALP on February 15, 2017 at 3:00am — No Comments

The trip begins

The members of the Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) Class 16 began to arrive at Toronto’s Pearson Airport starting around 8 pm on Monday, February 13th. By 10 pm those who hadn’t travelled ahead were catching up with each other – sharing laughs and letting the anticipation for our international adventure to begin.

Looking at the class, it is incredible to think that just over 18 months ago we were all strangers and now we are close friends looking forward to…

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Added by AALP on February 14, 2017 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

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

Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects

Eight Northern Ontario agriculture and food projects are receiving $3.8 million from FedNor, supporting new and expanded grain infrastructure, dairy automation, maple and trout production, greenhouse modernization and market development.

Canada Proposes Clean Fuel Changes to Strengthen Domestic Biofuel Production

Proposed changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations could strengthen domestic biofuel production and investment, while creating opportunities for Canadian-grown feedstocks including canola, corn, soybeans and wheat.

JCB Unveils Versatile New Fastrac 6000 Series

In a recent JCB product spotlight video, Product Manager Sam Elliot introduced the new Fastrac 6000 Series, a versatile 335-horsepower tractor designed to meet the changing needs of modern farmers.

After Controversial Research Farm Closures, AAFC Asks Farmers to Help Shape Future Science

After a controversial year that included plans to close federal agricultural research facilities, AAFC is asking farmers what Canada's future agricultural science priorities should be.

Cdn. ranchers concerned about Mercosur trade

Undercutting Canadian ranchers now mean fewer will rebuild, one rancher said

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