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CFFO Blog's Blog – October 2014 Archive (1)

CFFO Blog: The Farmers Story

by Paul Bootsma

Farmers need to get their story out to the public. The general public is the farmer’s customer and wants to know what farming is like in this decade. Agriculture, like all businesses, has evolved and changed, and today’s farmers are as likely to use a communication device as a shovel or a pitchfork.

Recently, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released an article called Realities of Agriculture in…

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

Massive Fire Damages Hawkeye Pride Egg Farm in Northern Iowa

A devastating fire at a major Iowa egg farm underscores the risks facing large poultry operations and the challenges of emergency response in rural areas.

Broadband Access is a Defining Issue for Rural Canada’s Future

With farm technology, broadband access is no longer optional, and rural Canada is demanding action.

Rural Canada Is an Economic Powerhouse that Policymakers Need to Build Upon

Rural Canada’s people, resources, and exports are driving the national economy, and a new report says policy must finally reflect that reality.

Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership

An NDP government under Lewis would expand Farm Credit Canada’s mandate

Will the USDA Acreage/Stocks Report provide a Market Surprise?

Overview of weekly farm and commodity trends for the week of March 23 to 27 highlighting USDA acreage surprises, crop stress, energy driven markets, biofuel demand, livestock outlook and what may happen in the week ahead.

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