Thanks Joe. I will do that. Please note that everyone is welcome to join us this Thursday and the 3rd Thursday of every month to discuss local food issues.
My own perception is that they are very willing to work with Ontario Producers, but having said that, it was just a preliminary meeting. I believe, we still have a very long way to go in educating consumers and yes, even though the chain stores are in the business of food, they need to be educated as well. Just my own personal opinion though. My discussion regarding the staining on the onions is a perfect example. Onions are grown outside, they are subject to Mother Nature, sometimes no matter how good a Farmer you are, things happen that are just out of your control. This NEEDS to be understood by those in the food industry. Just because it doesn't "look pretty", doesn't make it a bad product. It's like judging a book by its cover. This meeting was a good "first step" though.
Agriculture is a numbers game. Farmers need to determine a fair land rental price or if their operating line of credit will get them through tight times. While uncertainty around factors such as the weather makes it nearly impossible to know exact revenue and expense numbers, it is possible to get accurate estimates using cash flow projections.
CUSMA secures gains in GDP of USD 5.1B, according to Global Affairs Canada. Trade concessions involve increased market access to Canada’s supply-managed sectors.
Following a three-week nomination period for directors in five zones across the province, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) is proud to announce the return of a strong contingent of agricultural leaders as well as the addition of one new member to the organization’s Board of Directors.
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Thanks Joe! Have a great weekend as well.
worked wit cattle and horses and filed work can operate most farm machinery wayne
Thanks for your welcoming message!
Hi Joe...thanks for the welcome. Great to be part of such a good site to have for connecting with people in the Ag business.
Peter
Hi Joe,
Just starting to get into this social networking thing. Have some time now. Moved to SK Nov. so unpacking, building a new offfice, etc....Busy!
Hope all is well. How is your farm succession project coming?
Liz
Hi Joe
Thanks for your welcome to Ontag.
Wayne Warner
Hope all is well,
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I am looking for hard winter or spring, 1000 tonnes or more
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