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CFFO Blog's Blog – April 2012 Archive (2)

The CFFO Commentary: The City of Waterloo focuses on Intensification over Expansion

By Nathan Stevens

April 27, 2012

 

The city of Waterloo recently approved its new official plan with a focus on intensification of existing built areas. The tone of the plan is a strong encouragement that some cities are seriously considering the implications of expanding their borders and taking land out of food production. The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario has always stood for the preservation of our best agricultural land for…

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The CFFO Commentary: Balancing Trade Interests in a Changing World

By Paul Boostsma

April 6, 2012

 

A great deal of Canadian agriculture is based on the ability to trade with other nations. When we look at progress on trade the World Trade Organization is struggling to gain momentum, bilateral deals are moving forward at a faster and faster rate, and ambitious regional deals are being developed. Our government has some tough things to put into consideration as this growing trend towards selective…

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Added by CFFO Blog on April 5, 2012 at 7:32am — No Comments

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

Nfld. government making farmland available

The government is making about 3,000 acres of Crown farmland available

Tom Green bringing celebrities to his Ont. farm

The new TV show brings some big names in entertainment to Green’s farm for conversation, and in true Tom Green fashion, some antics

Energy Supply Disruptions Keep Oil and Fuel Prices Elevated

The latest U.S. Energy Information Administration outlook shows continued disruption to global oil supplies, keeping crude prices elevated and influencing fuel and electricity costs important to farmers.

Severe May 9 Storm Batters Farms and Rural Infrastructure Across Ontario

Severe May 9 Storm Leaves Farms Assessing Damage Across Ontario

Ted Turner Remembered for Lasting Impact on Agriculture

Solutions from the Land is honoring the life and legacy of Ted Turner, whose early and sustained support helped mobilize farmers, ranchers, and foresters as national leaders in renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, and land-based solutions to global challenges.

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