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CFFO Blog's Blog – October 2010 Archive (5)

The CFFO Commentary: Listening to Farmers' Concerns Key to Good Representation

By Paul Bootsma

October 29, 2010

For groups like the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario, there is no substitute for attending farm shows and catching the pulse of what farmers are thinking. This year’s farm shows…

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The CFFO Commentary: Moving Beyond "Random Acts of Stewardship"

By John Clement

October 22, 2010

I recently heard a long-time promoter of environmental goods and service (EGS) payments to farmers argue that it’s time to move beyond “random acts of…

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The CFFO Commentary: Personal Insight Into Need to Preserve Best Farmland

By Nathan Stevens

October 15, 2010

Sometimes it takes personal experience to really strengthen one’s believe in a core value of…

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The CFFO Commentary: Working as Colleagues Can Move Ontario Farmers Forward

By Paul Bootsma

October 8, 2010

Ontario farmers have a history of being open with each other when discussing business. Helping each other overcome difficulties and making improvements in production are often discussed…

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The CFFO Commentary: Tackling Agricultural Challenges Aided Through Leadership Training

By John Clement

October 1, 2010

I appreciate good leadership. Good leaders have a way of focusing people on critical issues and helping them to work together on finding solutions. Sometimes that involves pioneering a new way of doing things and forcing people to react, while at other times it involves pushing others from behind to bring forward…

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

U.S. Crude Oil Output May Decline After Record Levels

U.S. oil production is expected to hold steady in 2026 before declining in 2027 as falling prices reduce drilling activity despite modest gains in offshore and Alaska output.

US Gasoline Prices Expected to Stay Lower Through 2027

U.S. gasoline prices are forecast to decline in 2026 and stay relatively low in 2027 supported by lower crude oil prices despite regional refinery challenges.

Kubota Backs Mountain Bike Freeride Trail Builder

A new partnership makes Kubota the title sponsor of freeride biker Carson Storch allowing bike freedom while supporting trail building and innovative sponsorship models in action sports.

Federal, Saskatchewan Governments Invest in Livestock, Forage Research

New funding has been announced for livestock and forage research in Saskatchewan, aiming to strengthen innovation, sustainability and long-term competitiveness across the sector. 

Alberta Crop Insurance Premiums Set to Increase

Alberta producers are being told to brace for an increase in crop insurance premiums for the 2026 growing season, driven largely by the financial impact of recent dry years across the province. 

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