Province renews program in time to help with low market prices
Ontario Federation of Agriculture president says the program jibes with industry requests for aid
Photo: Bette Jean Crews
Update: Wednesday August 4, 2010 4:42 p.m.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture president says the program jibes with industry requests for aid
Photo: Bette Jean Crews
Update: Wednesday August 4, 2010 4:42 p.m.
OSMA and OFA Cooperating on the Removal of Problem Predators
New provincial ag minister will present the proposal at a federal and provincial agriculture ministers’ meeting later this week
photo: Bette Jean Crews
But the double digit tax will be a hefty hit up front for vet bills and custom planting
Farmers vulnerable to entry without warrants, false allegations and a questionable knowledge base among legislation’s enforcers
The process is working, says OFA president
A new labelling system to identify Canadian products needs major improvements says OFA’s president
Trenton area fruit grower Bette Jean Crews was acclaimed president at the Ontario Federation of Agriculture annual convention in Toronto this week.
Photo: Bette Jean Crews
The provincial Liberals are gearing up to develop their budget for next year and with tough economic times ahead, general farm groups are urging them to consider maintaining and supporting rather than cutting insurance programs such as the grain and oilseeds risk management program.
Ontario Federation of Agriculture president Geri Kamenz, 47, Spencerville, will not run for a third term as leader of the province’s largest farm advocacy group.