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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

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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