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CFFO Blog's Blog – July 2012 Archive (3)

The CFFO Commentary: Farmers Hope for Rain to Improve Prospects for all of Agriculture

By Nathan Stevens

July 27, 2012

 

The weather has been dominating the concerns of farmers across Ontario. While conditions vary widely from region to region, there is no doubt that a great many farmers are very concerned about the conditions of their crops. The impact of heavy drought conditions impacts all of agriculture.

 

The most obvious group that is being impacted are grain and oil seeds farmers.…

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The CFFO Commentary: Ontario Food Banks Need Farmer Support

By Nathan Stevens

July 20, 2012

 

In an increasingly competitive and cost-conscious agriculture and agri-business climate, sometimes there are unintended results for other organizations. Today, farmers and food processors are reconsidering the concept of waste and are seeking to turn all their raw materials into marketable or reusable items. The unintended result of this movement is that the Ontario Association of Food Banks is short…

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The CFFO Commentary: Farmers can Still Influence Growing Forward 2

By Nathan Stevens

July 6, 2012

 

The future of farm programming in Growing Forward 2 remains unannounced, allowing more time for farmers and farm groups to influence the future. This summer is a vital opportunity for farmers and other stakeholders to provide their input on the safety net and strategic investments that support them in different ways.

 

Agriculture programming in Canada is driven by…

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

Canada Continues Efforts to Expand Ag Trade Opportunities During G7 and EU Meetings

Canada's agriculture minister returned from Europe with a focus on expanding export opportunities and improving global fertilizer market transparency for farmers.

New program for Canadian Western Agribition

The Canadian Buyers Program supports trade connections

Monette Farms Bid Deadline Marks Next Phase of Creditor Protection Process

The deadline for bids on Monette Farms' extensive land and asset portfolio has passed, setting the stage for a series of court and restructuring milestones.

Grain Growers of Canada Appoints Kate Sauser as Interim Executive Director

Grain Growers of Canada has named Kate Sauser as its Interim Executive Director, citing her policy expertise, grain industry experience, and strong connections to Canadian agriculture.

AgWest Creditor Protection Filing Signals Challenges Across the Prairie Farm Equipment Industry

AgWest's creditor protection filing is more than a dealership story. Industry documents point to broader challenges facing Prairie farm equipment markets

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