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Owen Roberts
Tag Archives: Ontario Federation of Agriculture
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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Elk in farmers’ sights; coyotes may be next
Ontario has taken to heart farmers’ pleas for an elk hunt. Coyotes, take note — odds are you’re next. The Ministry of Natural Resources has announced that the first modern-era elk hunt will take place in Ontario in September. This … Continue reading
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Tagged agriculture, coyotes, elk, farmers, farming, Guelph Mercury, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, sustainability, Urban Cowboy
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