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Andrew Campbell's Blog – August 2009 Archive (2)

It's Official - I'm Now a Farmer.

So I think its official – I’m a real farmer. Now there was no certificate or degree from Guelph. No big ceremony or letter stating I was now accepted to the farming profession. I’ve decided I’m a real farmer because of one innocent thought. People told me I would have these thoughts, they warned me to expect them. I always shrugged those naysayers off saying I would not be like other farmers. But then it happened, just like it was suppose to. We were baling hay late yesterday afternoon. The… Continue

Added by Andrew Campbell on August 26, 2009 at 2:48am — 2 Comments

Which is Better-Livestock or Deadstock?

If you are going to have livestock, you are going to have deadstock.



I don’t know who coined that term, but every farmer knows it’s the truth. But that doesn’t mean you leave anything sick to die.



That would appear to be what some folks rather we do. As noted in an article in TIME Magazine and the New York Times, the world seems to have something against antibiotics.



I’m going to use our small dairy farm as an example. It’s been a tough couple of weeks. After… Continue

Added by Andrew Campbell on August 24, 2009 at 6:35am — No Comments

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

Food for Thought: From arts to agriculture, James Snyder saw big picture

Many of you may have read that James Snyder passed away suddenly in New Zealand, his second home. You may have no idea who he was, other than his love and involvement with local arts and culture. He truly enjoyed working with so many people who made Chatham-Kent a better place to live. I knew James for his love for the land and for his impact in the agriculture sector, not just here in Chatham-Kent, but across Ontario and Canada and in many parts of the world. In past columns, I’ve discussed people who have helped guide me, not only as a person, but also in my agriculture career. James Snyder was one of them. James was very proud of his British heritage. During my last visit, he took me through his downtown Chatham apartment, showing me every square foot — each of which had something of value to James. I met James when I started working for the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. I was working with Ron Anderson, our agriculture specialist, with whom James worked closely trying to expand

Agricultural Educator and Industry Leader Dr Tom Funk Remembered for Lasting Influence

Dr Tom Funk, a respected agricultural educator and leader at the University of Guelph, is remembered for his dedication to teaching, mentorship, and community service.

John Deere Becomes Official Tractor of Major League Baseball Ahead of America’s 250th Anniversary

John Deere and Major League Baseball have launched a new partnership.

What Distributed Energy Resources Mean for Canadian Producers

From solar panels to battery storage, distributed energy resources are giving Canadian farms new ways to control energy costs and build long term resilience.

FuelPositive Corporation Announces Filing of Annual and Interim Financial Statements and Upcoming Revocation of Management Cease Trade Order

FuelPositive Corporation (TSXV: NHHH) (OTCQB: NHHHF), the Company, announces that it has filed its audited annual financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and related certifications for the year ended September 30, 2025, as well as its interim financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three months ended December 31, 2025. These filings were completed in accordance with the requirements of applicable Canadian securities laws and have been filed on SEDAR+. As previously disclosed, the Company was subject to a management cease trade order (the "MCTO") issued by the Ontario Securities Commission on January 29, 2026, in connection with the delay in filing its annual financial statements. With the completion of these filings, the Company has satisfied all continuous disclosure obligations relating to the default. The MCTO will be revoked by the Commission on April 2, 2026. The Company confirms that it is now current with its financial report

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