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CFFO Blog's Blog – October 2011 Archive (4)
The CFFO Commentary: Animal Agriculture’s Role in Feeding a Hungry World
October 28, 2011
According to some estimates, mankind will cross the seven billion person threshold on October 31st, 2011. Despite that unrelenting growth, thousands are dying each and every day of hunger as we climb towards nine… Continue
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The CFFO Commentary: CFFO Convention to Focus on Building Agriculture through Sustainable Profits
October 21, 2011
Farm meetings generally contain a lot of material regarding management techniques or marketing opportunities. But without sustainable profits throughout the entire farming venture, management techniques alone simply won’t keep a… Continue
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The CFFO Commentary: Price Volatility a Key Challenge for Global Food Security
October 14, 2011
A recent global food security conference at McGill University in Montreal looked at the issue of feeding a hungry world from a number of different angles. At the heart of the conversation is the incredible challenge that agriculture faces as the human population soars towards nine billion people by 2050. One of the key factors in the discussion was the impact of food price volatility in the developing world.
The volatile situation of… Continue
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The CFFO Commentary: Selling Confidence and Authenticity alongside Pork Chops and Pears
By John Clement
October 7, 2011
Farmers may think that they’re just selling products like pork chops or pears to consumers. But they’re selling much more. They’re also selling health, environmental sustainability, animal welfare and a host of associated “values.” By understanding these consumer values, farmers can capitalize on this knowledge to develop strategies that increase or diversify sales.
John Scott, head of the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers,…
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