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CFFO Blog's Blog – March 2012 Archive (5)
The CFFO Commentary: Ontario Takes a Bold Step Forward with Its New Budget
By Nathan Stevens
March 30, 2012
The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is encouraged by the direction set out in the proposed Ontario Budget. The provincial government is taking the financial and economic realities in Ontario seriously, and is proposing a wide range of changes to adjust to the new reality. The tough measures laid out will require a strong commitment from our government and the people of Ontario to get this…
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The CFFO Commentary: Focus On Innovation to Increase Canada’s Agricultural Productivity
By John Clement
March 23, 2012
Canadian agriculture has a history of great productivity gains. In fact, the publication called The Real Dirt on Farming suggests that overall agricultural productivity in Canada has increased by 300 per cent since the 1950s. Most of these productivity gains have been achieved through improved plant and animal genetics, better management of soils, plus strong strategies on pests,…
The CFFO Commentary: CFFO Core Policy Values
By Nathan Stevens
March 16, 2012
The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario recently fine-tuned its core policy values. In the rapidly changing world of agriculture, it is important to take time periodically to ensure that the organization has the right priorities for its members. The process affirmed that the organization focus on three key themes when dealing with any issue.
First and foremost,…
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The CFFO Commentary: Ontario needs a New Approach to handling Animal Welfare Concerns
By Nathan Stevens
March 9, 2012
Animal welfare is a growing concern for farmers and society. In particular, the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (OSPCA) is a topic of growing importance to farmers in Ontario. While there is no doubt that animal welfare issues are a serious concern and must be dealt with properly, the approach in Ontario when it comes to farming needs to…
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The CFFO Commentary: The CFFO Invests in Agricultural Education
By Paul Bootsma
March 2, 2012
Our society recognizes that education is an important factor in achieving success in our increasingly complex global economy. The next generation will need more knowledge in order to improve the economy both locally and abroad. The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario agrees with this assessment and has initiated a new program in support of education in…
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