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OFA president Crews won’t seek re-election

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Owen Roberts

Ontario Federation of Agriculture President Bette Jean Crews announced this morning she won’t seek re-election to the president’s position in November, citing a need to concentrate her efforts on her family farm. Here’s the text of the message she sent … Continue reading →

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Farm journalists in North America, Europe helping colleagues in Japan

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Owen Roberts

Several efforts underway by farm journalists and communications professionals in North America and Europe to help their colleagues in Japan were revealed this week. In North America, the American Agricultural Editors’ Association catalyzed 10 agricultural journalism, communications and marketing organizations … Continue reading →

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Topics announced for young speakers competition

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Owen Roberts

Topics were announced today for the 27th annual Canadian Young Speakers for Agriculture competition, taking place Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto. The five topics are: • Dynamic careers in agriculture and agri-food beyond … Continue reading →

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