RMP
Ontario’s RMP cap put to the test
Ontario’s commodity groups take a fresh look at RMP
The redesigned series of risk management programs will be implemented next year
Ag policy framework will promote science, innovation
It’s back to the drawing board for Ontario as Federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz reaffirms his opposition to Ontario’s risk management program
photo: Gerry Ritz
Risk management program signup slated for change
Farmers who sign on to Ontario’s brand new market risk insurance program in 2012 will be locked in
Mitchell refuses federal provincial agreement
Ontario's agriculture minister throws down the gauntlet at a federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers meeting
photo: Carol Mitchell
Farm groups jump into election fray
Ontario’s pork, cattle and grain commodity organizations’ election kit promotes ‘informed choice’
On the road with risk management
Several regional meetings with farm community planned
photo: Carol Mitchell
Single phone call enables 5,000 farmers to chat with Duncan and Mitchell
The province’s agriculture minister and treasurer were both on hand for a telephone town hall meeting which OFA president Bette Jean Crews has declared a success.
Ritz refuses program change
Farm business risk management programs will remain untouched until Canada’s next agricultural policy takes effect says the federal agriculture minister
photo: Gerry Ritz