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Police ramp up an investigation into fraud allegations concerning a failed Waterloo, Ontario-based pigeon breeding scheme and its founder.
A leading edge information system designed by the country’s horticultural organizations will be offering wholesale market prices by the end of this month.
The Ontario Sheep Marketing Agency forges ahead with Marketing Commission’s blessing.
A Lambton County pork producer is challenging the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission proposed changes to Ontario Pork. He says they’ll hurt the family farm.
Last done in 1999, Ontario’s tender fruit tree census is woefully out of date. The provincial industry association, related research facility and OMAFRA are working to rectify the situation with April the goal for releasing census results.
Chicken Farmers of Ontario is permitting small flock operators to market chickens.
Those following the Ontario Energy Board's efforts to tackle stray voltage say proposed amendments are a good start but don't go far enough. The Board closed its comment period on the amendments earlier this month but plans to release more for public comment in the near future.
Creditors of Pigeon King International comment on the company’s founder’s efforts to resist personal bankruptcy.
Reposted Wednesday Dec. 17, 2008
One producer is calling for a plebiscite to determine support of stripping Ontario Pork of its marketing powers and more protest is in the works, says a Perth County producer.
Province announces former OFA president will chair the commission.
Earlier this week, the Rol-Land Farms came under scrutiny for abruptly laying off more than 70 migrant workers from its Campbellville plant. Now, it appears the staff cuts were related to deep financial troubles at what is Canada’s largest mushroom farm.
Ontario’s grains and oilseeds groups receive the go-ahead to begin their merger.
Last week, foreign workers at a mushroom farm near Milton were told to pack their bags and return home. The company, Rol-Land Farms Ltd., won’t say why. Some of the workers plan to detail their experiences tomorrow.
Queen’s Park eases MTO restrictions on signs to promote farm products, but Norfolk County’s mayor says there are other related issues needing attention.
Letter to the editor.
A national restaurant organization is fuming over the Canadian Dairy Commission’s decision to increase prices for skim milk powder and butter.
How, and if, the founder of a failed pigeon breeding scheme promoted his company’s incorporation to business associates may well hold the key to his defense against personal bankruptcy.
It’s full speed ahead on a challenge of U.S. Country-of-Origin Labeling laws.
© Copyright AgMedia Inc At a hearing lasting less than five minutes Waterloo lawyer Steven Gadbois appeared before Insolvency Deputy Registrar Robert Stevens in London Superior court today to request time to consider the personal bankruptcy application brought against his client, Arlan Francis Galbraith, by BDO Dunwoody, bankruptcy trustee for Pigeon King International, the company Galbraith founded.
Updated 6:43 p.m. Wednesday Dec. 3, 2008
Swine veterinarian Dr. Tim Loula, of the Swine Vet Center in Peter, Minnesota, shares his top 10 list of mistakes to avoid in hog production.
