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July 2011 Blog Posts (8)
The CFFO Commentary: The Discussion between Farmers and Urban Society Is Constant and Changing
July 29, 2011
A decade or more ago, the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario hosted a number of seminars and other events centered on the theme of “Farming in the Park.” The title was kind of a cheeky expression designed to attract people’s attention and get them thinking about critical issues in farming. The key issue at the root of the discussion was the ongoing relationship between farmers and urban society.
During that time, the interest… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on July 29, 2011 at 9:00am — No Comments
Energy Planks Need Close Scrutiny in Coming Election
July 22, 2011
The Ontario election is looming for Ontario’s politicians and the voting public. Energy is emerging as “the” hot button topic for many voters. The big question is how we are going to organize a sustainable energy system that truly considers the economic, environmental and social consequences.
There is a need for broad deliberations regarding this province’s energy policy. In particular, balance needs to be struck to accommodate both long… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on July 22, 2011 at 11:30am — No Comments
Farms.com Market School: Understanding How Commodity Futures Options Work. Click to watch.
Added by OntAG Admin on July 17, 2011 at 3:22pm — No Comments
AgVisionTV: Why should farmers be interested in the word "Local" in the food industry. Click to watch this show.
Added by Kevin Stewart on July 16, 2011 at 11:31am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Decades of Dynamic Change for Ontario Agriculture
July 15, 2011
I’m starting to show my age because I recently realized that I’ve spent very close to 30 years working at a professional career in Ontario’s entrepreneurial agricultural community. Having grown up on a century-plus farm in southern Ontario, I moved into agricultural journalism for a number of years before going to work as a staff member for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario. Over the course of those three decades, I’ve assembled some… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on July 15, 2011 at 11:20am — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Farmers Need to Enroll in Ontario Risk Management Program
July 8, 2011
Last week’s formal announcement of a Risk Management Program is arguably one of the most significant accomplishments for Ontario’s agricultural groups in a long time. From the perspective of agricultural leaders, this is a program that has been fought for over an extended time period that seeks to address needs for Ontario’s farmers in a global environment. The next step is to see whether the average farmer agrees with this assessment and chooses to… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on July 8, 2011 at 9:44am — No Comments
Agostino: Bearish USDA Reports Creates Grain Market Price Volatility. Click To Watch Videos.
Added by OntAG Admin on July 3, 2011 at 3:47pm — No Comments
The CFFO Commentary: Management Groups Can Hone the Skills of Farmers
July 1, 2011
Farm business management groups have been used across Canada over the past few decades but there appears to be a renewed push today to broaden their appeal. Although these groups can vary widely from sector-to-sector, most feature a small group of farmers working with a facilitator to compare individual production and financial records against those of peers. In the process, the aim is to grow and develop the management skills of all participants in… Continue
Added by CFFO Blog on July 3, 2011 at 2:14pm — No Comments
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