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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

USDA Report Sparks Mixed Results Across Grain Markets

Corn prices fell while soybeans rose after USDA raised yield estimates, as Midwest harvest delays and South American weather risks created mixed grain and oilseed market results.

Paul Hoekstra Joins U of G Leadership

The University of Guelph has named Paul Hoekstra as its first executive director of agri-food strategy and partnerships to support innovation, research, and industry collaboration.

Cows Can Become Pregnant Even Without Embryonal Interferon Tau

The University of Guelph has named Paul Hoekstra as its first executive director of agri-food strategy and partnerships to support innovation, research, and industry collaboration.

Hensall Co-op Supports Ronald McDonald House

Hensall Co-op is celebrating Co-op Week through a donation and volunteer initiative that supports rural families with children receiving medical care.

Ontario Farmer Wins YEN Highest Winter Wheat Yield

The Great Lakes YEN announced its 2025-26 winter wheat yield winners in Ontario and Michigan, highlighting data-driven crop management and achievement of high yield potential.

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