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Owen Roberts
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National food policy will have global implications
Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Bette Jean Crews says she sensed a conciliatory tone and open mindedness among rural candidates in the recent federal election. She says regardless of their political stripes, they seem committed to working together on at … Continue reading
Vote for those you trust with your food
People vote either with their wallets or their ballots for people they trust. People trust farmers. Farmers rank high among the most trusted occupations. So maybe it’s no wonder local food, which farmers produce, has caught on like wildfire. Trusted … Continue reading
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Tagged environment, farmers, food, Guelph Mercury, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, research, sustainability, Urban Cowboy
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New program heralds “historic day” for farmers
You might not consider the creation of an insurance program a historic day in your profession or trade. But consider the plight of an Ontario farmer. A single animal in western Canada gets tagged with having BSE, and the U.S. … Continue reading
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Tagged bad weather, environment, farmers, Guelph Mercury, OMAFRA, RMP, Urban Cowboy
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