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CFFO Blog's Blog – November 2014 Archive (3)

Celebrate 60 Years of CFFO at this Year’s Annual Convention

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario turns 60 this year, and we want to invite our members, supporters, and friends of the organization to join us. This year’s convention will be held on Tuesday, December 2nd at St. George’s Hall in Waterloo, just minutes away from St. Jacob’s Country Market. This year’s…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 20, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

CFFO Blog: Agriculture is Cornerstone of Growth within the Agri-food Sector

The CFFO is focused on how to generate additional jobs within the agriculture and agri-food sector. The Premier’s Challenge set ambitious goals for the sector which were renewed in the recent mandate letter to the Minister of Agriculture. The leadership within the industry needs to work together to generate new ideas to meet this challenge and help strengthen our great province.

The CFFO assessment is that there are limited opportunities at the primary production level to…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 14, 2014 at 1:17pm — No Comments

CFFO Blog: Agriculture Can Benefit from a Long-Term Focus on Water Stewardship

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is championing improved water stewardship as a key policy area that can move the Ontario agriculture sector forward. If we look at long-term challenges for agriculture, water stewardship is essential to sustainable production of food.

The CFFO believes that there are three game-changing factors that point towards the need for more thought on how farmers use water in Ontario. The first is managing the impacts of more erratic weather…

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Added by CFFO Blog on November 10, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

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

Nearly $4 Million Invested in Northern Ontario Agriculture and Food Projects

Eight Northern Ontario agriculture and food projects are receiving $3.8 million from FedNor, supporting new and expanded grain infrastructure, dairy automation, maple and trout production, greenhouse modernization and market development.

Canada Proposes Clean Fuel Changes to Strengthen Domestic Biofuel Production

Proposed changes to Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations could strengthen domestic biofuel production and investment, while creating opportunities for Canadian-grown feedstocks including canola, corn, soybeans and wheat.

JCB Unveils Versatile New Fastrac 6000 Series

In a recent JCB product spotlight video, Product Manager Sam Elliot introduced the new Fastrac 6000 Series, a versatile 335-horsepower tractor designed to meet the changing needs of modern farmers.

After Controversial Research Farm Closures, AAFC Asks Farmers to Help Shape Future Science

After a controversial year that included plans to close federal agricultural research facilities, AAFC is asking farmers what Canada's future agricultural science priorities should be.

Cdn. ranchers concerned about Mercosur trade

Undercutting Canadian ranchers now mean fewer will rebuild, one rancher said

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