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

Canada Opens Interprovincial Alcohol Sales

A new agreement signed by nine Canadian provinces will allow consumers to buy alcoholic beverages directly from producers across provincial borders.

Leeds County Federation of Agriculture & Leeds Soil & Crop Improvement Association Hosts Drone Demo Demonstration

Local farmers are invited to a fun-filled social event featuring live drone technology, a complimentary barbecue, and regional representative elections

Would Young Canadians Take These Jobs? New Study Says No

A new CFIB study reveals that Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program fills critical labor gaps in physically demanding and rural jobs that young Canadians generally avoid.

Ag in The Odyssey

Homer generally saw agriculture as a symbol of nobility

2026 Strawberry Growers Overcame Challenges to Provide Good-Quality

Fresh Ontario strawberries are available across the province as the summer harvest season continues. Growers are reporting good fruit quality despite weather-related planting challenges earlier in the 2026 season.

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