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CFFO Blog's Blog – December 2011 Archive (4)

The CFFO Commentary: 2012 Wish List for Agriculture

By Nathan Stevens

December 30, 2011

 

As 2011 comes to a close, we begin to look forward to 2012. For many of us, the beginning of a new year is taken as an opportunity to commit to new resolutions for the coming year, either ending bad habits or starting good ones. Or they develop a wish list for what they want to accomplish in the coming year.

 

I have some personal resolutions and wishes I want to pursue in the coming year. I…
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The CFFO Commentary: Food Producers Need Proper Respect to Feed a Growing World Population

By Lorne Small…

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The CFFO Commentary: No Guilt Advised for Farmers Who Succeed and Have Larger Operations

By John Clement

December 2, 2011

 

 

Pat Lynch is an unabashed supporter of farmers who work hard at their vocation and aren’t afraid to see their operations grow larger. A long-time fixture within Ontario agriculture, Lynch believes that farming is something that should be pursued with great passion and that those with farms of significant size shouldn’t feel guilty about their success.

 

Lynch isn’t without credentials for his opinions. He’s been awarded for the…

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

Harvest Weather Alert: Midwest Rain Risks Rise as Super El Nino Strengthens

A dramatic shift in North American weather patterns is raising new questions for harvest season.

U of G Launches Powering Food Futures Initiative, Invites Farmers to Shape Canada’s Agri-Food Future

A new collaboration between the University of Guelph’s Arrell Food Institute, the Ontario Agricultural College and Loblaw Companies Limited is asking farmers and food sector stakeholders to share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping Canada’s agri-food future.

Federal government invests in farm safety

The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association will receive more than $1 million

Ag Minister MacDonald Tours Southern Ontario

Minister Heath MacDonald toured southern Ontario, meeting farmers, processors and industry leaders while announcing major investments to strengthen Canada's food system.

Grain Traders Monitor China Summit and Crop Estimates

Grain and oilseed markets showed mixed movement around September 18, 2026, driven by Stats Canada yield estimates, U.S. crop revisions, and Black Sea export disruptions.

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