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CFFO Blog's Blog – June 2012 Archive (4)

The CFFO Commentary: Sustain Ontario takes its Next Step Developing in a Food Strategy

By Nathan Stevens

June 22, 2012

 

The need for an Ontario or Canadian food strategy has been emerging in the agricultural and health communities. Sustain Ontario is one of the groups that is moving ahead in developing ideas around an Ontario Food and Nutrition Strategy. Their efforts tie agriculture and food production to health and environmental improvement.  A recent meeting held by Sustain Ontario focused on three key strategic…

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The CFFO Commentary: Tough Decisions ahead for Growing Forward 2

By Nathan Stevens

June 15, 2012

 

The federal and provincial governments are working on Growing Forward 2, the five-year policy framework for the agriculture and agri-food sector. Farmers, farm organizations and commodity groups across the country are focused on influencing the outcome of the framework. A realistic assessment of the world around us today points to this agreement featuring harder choices than those made in the original…

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The CFFO Commentary: CFFO helps fill a bus for Agricultural Education

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is placing a strong emphasis on the importance of agricultural education. Earlier this year the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario announced its scholarship program for students attending post-secondary courses in agricultural studies. Continuing with that direction, CFFO has sponsored a bus full of school children to visit the Ag Museum in Ottawa. Good education involves teaching the history of the…

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The CFFO Commentary: Animal Welfare Expert Temple Grandin Urges Farmers to Share Their Message

Animal welfare is an issue that is gaining in importance for livestock farmers across North America .There are few people more influential in the area of reasonable animal welfare improvements than Dr. Temple Grandin. I recall her sharing her thoughts at a meeting back in 2006 about the future of animal handling and animal welfare. Today, she is calling on farmers to use social media to influence the public discourse on animal welfare in North America, and the strides taken since the…

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Added by CFFO Blog on June 1, 2012 at 1:47am — 1 Comment

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

Royal Canin Clarifies Groundwater Use With Amended Water Permit Near Guelph

Ontario regulators have approved an amended water-taking permit for Royal Canin’s Puslinch facility near Guelph, clarifying groundwater limits and addressing local environmental concerns.

Old Farmer’s Almanac releases Canadian summer forecast

The guide predicts a warm and wet summer

Conservative MP wants faster ag product approvals

David Bexte introduced the FARM Act on April 14

Canadian Farmland Values Rise Faster Than US

Canadian farmland prices are rising faster than in the US creating affordability pressure. FCC analysis explains impacts on farm income equity and long-term planning for producers across Canada today.

Unlocking the full value of Canadian pulses through innovative foods and ingredients

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project in partnership with AGT Foods and Sweet Nutrition aimed at advancing the next generation of pulse-based ingredients and food products. The project will improve the functionality of pulse proteins, starches and fibres, while expanding production capacity and bringing affordable, nutritious products made from Canadian-grown crops to market. “This project will strengthen Canada’s ability to transform homegrown pulses into nutritious, affordable foods for Canadian families, while creating new opportunities for farmers and processors,” said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions. “The project, which is supported by Protein Industries Canada, reflects our government’s commitment to supporting Canadian jobs and building a resilient economy.” “Canada’s pulse sector is a strong driver of our agri-food economy, and projects like this demonstrate how in

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