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August 2011 Blog Posts (6)

The CFFO Commentary: Creating New Options for Preserving our Top Farmland

By John Clement

August 26, 2011

 

Farmland preservation is a key component in keeping a strong and vigorous agricultural sector. And with Ontario having one of the biggest agriculture and food clusters in North America, it only makes sense that our citizens be proactive in ensuring that we do our best to preserve and maintain our best farmland.

 

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario has a long history of advocating for farmland preservation. We’ve taken up the fight… Continue

Added by CFFO Blog on August 26, 2011 at 1:51am — No Comments

Video: Harvest For Hunger Soybean Project for Canadian Foodgrain Bank

Added by Joe Dales on August 24, 2011 at 3:26pm — No Comments

The CFFO Commentary: Fairness in Farming Is Never Far From the Surface in Most Discussions

By John Clement

August 12, 2011

 

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario places a lot of emphasis on values. And, arguably, one of the biggest and most constant values for most of our members comes down to “fairness.” It’s not always stated upfront when our members engage each other at committee meetings and seminars, but it’s a steady presupposition that drives a good deal of conversation.

Over the years, many CFFO conversations and position statements have emphasized the… Continue

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The CFFO Commentary: New Compensation for Wildlife Damage a Welcome Update

By Nathan Stevens

August 5, 2011

 

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs recently announced that the 30-year old wildlife damage compensation program has finally been updated. This has been an important issue for members of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario over the last number of years, and as an organization we are pleased that this could finally be updated. This is a solid step forward in balancing the broad number of goals desired by society… Continue

Added by CFFO Blog on August 5, 2011 at 1:32am — No Comments

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A Successful Gathering: Highlights from the 47th Annual Sask Pork Industry Symposium

The 47th Annual Sask Pork Industry Symposium brought together pork producers, industry experts, and stakeholders for an engaging two-day event in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Held on November 21-22, 2024, this year’s symposium was a platform for knowledge-sharing, networking, and discussions about the future of the pork industry.

Joe Kleinsasser Awarded 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion

Joe Kleinsasser, a prominent figure in Saskatchewan agriculture and a member of the Rosetown Hutterite Colony, has been named the 2024 Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan Champion. The award was presented during the Saskatchewan Pork Industry Symposium in Saskatoon, recognizing Kleinsasser’s dedication to building public trust in farming and food production.

Topigs Norsvin Canada Welcomes Pieter Van Den Boogaard to Business Development Team

Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc., a leading swine genetics supplier, has announced the appointment of Pieter Van Den Boogaard as Business Development Representative. Pieter joined the company’s Eastern Canada Business Development Team on November 18, 2024, bringing valuable expertise and hands-on experience to the role.

Blending Gestation and Lactation Diets Can Reduce Energy Mobilization During the Transition Period of Sows

The transition period of sows, a week before and after farrowing, has unique nutritional requirements for fetal growth, mammary development, and milk production. During this period, a sow’s energy requirements can increase by over 200%, while lysine (amino acid) requirements can increase by over 300%.

New Specialist Joins OMAFA: Advancing Feed Ingredient and By-product Expertise

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) has welcomed Youngji Rho as their new Feed Ingredient and By-products Specialist. With a robust academic and professional background, Rho’s expertise is set to enhance innovation and efficiency in feed management, benefiting Ontario’s swine industry and beyond.

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