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Stewart Skinner's Blog – July 2013 Archive (2)

Talking Turbines

Our communities have been engaged in debate and discourse over the issue of industrial wind turbines for over 3 years. People in our communities have very passionate views and this issue has put a serious strain on our small rural communities. I knew that when I announced I was vying for the Ontario Liberal candidacy in Perth Wellington I would hear the question, ‘where do you stand on wind turbines’. I’d like to take this opportunity to answer that question.

I believe that it would…

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Added by Stewart Skinner on July 25, 2013 at 6:18am — No Comments

Sign Me Up For Team Wynne

 

Wynne Breakfast on the Farm pic cropped

Genuine, authentic, caring…when was the last time we heard these words being used to describe a politician?  Yet as I travel around meeting people throughout the riding these are the words people use when they talk about Kathleen Wynne.

A couple weeks ago I was at Breakfast on the Farm, which Premier Wynne attended, and I was…

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Added by Stewart Skinner on July 17, 2013 at 9:54am — 1 Comment

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

Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects

Eight Northern Ontario agriculture and food projects are receiving $3.8 million from FedNor, supporting new and expanded grain infrastructure, dairy automation, maple and trout production, greenhouse modernization and market development.

Canada Proposes Clean Fuel Changes to Strengthen Domestic Biofuel Production

Proposed changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations could strengthen domestic biofuel production and investment, while creating opportunities for Canadian-grown feedstocks including canola, corn, soybeans and wheat.

JCB Unveils Versatile New Fastrac 6000 Series

In a recent JCB product spotlight video, Product Manager Sam Elliot introduced the new Fastrac 6000 Series, a versatile 335-horsepower tractor designed to meet the changing needs of modern farmers.

After Controversial Research Farm Closures, AAFC Asks Farmers to Help Shape Future Science

After a controversial year that included plans to close federal agricultural research facilities, AAFC is asking farmers what Canada's future agricultural science priorities should be.

Cdn. ranchers concerned about Mercosur trade

Undercutting Canadian ranchers now mean fewer will rebuild, one rancher said

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