It pays to read the manual Sunday, April 3, 2011 A Saskatchewan farmer sued the company that refused him a refund on a corn and wood pellet stove because it wouldn't work anymore, and lost.The reason? In a Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Civil Division decision handed down in December, Justice J.A. Plemel wrote: "The plaintiff did not burn either wood pellets or shelled field corn" as per instructions in the owners' manual. "He burned grain. He is of the view that the stove should not be sold in Saskatchewan if it cannot burn grain since Saskatchewan is not known as a corn-growing province."The plaintiff had testified that he purchased the stove for $3,217 and installed it himself in the winter of 2008. According to the buyer's testimony, the stove worked well for about a week before the owner experienced difficulties. He sent it back to the seller after four months and had many telephone conversations. The seller agreed to take the stove back for its purchased price minus 15 per cent for a restocking charge. The seller testified that the stove was in pieces when it was returned and he refused to repay the stove's purchaser, hence the lawsuit. A third party offered to repair it for $1,464, with the proviso that more parts may be needed to run and work the stove properly.The defendant was ordered to return the damaged stove to the purchaser, since it appeared it still had some value. BF Report of subsidies to dead farmers debunked JBS fined for hog payments
Ontario Promotes Local Food to Boost Economy and Jobs Thursday, June 5, 2025 Ontario is celebrating Local Food Week from June 2–8, 2025, honoring the people behind the province’s strong and self-sufficient food supply. From farmers and food processors to retailers and restauranteurs, these individuals contribute to the economy and food security. The agriculture... Read this article online
Scientists at Guelph Target Avian Threat Thursday, June 5, 2025 The University of Guelph (U of G) is activeey engaged against the spread of avian flu. Experts from a variety of departments, including virology, engineering, veterinary medicine, and computer science, are working together to stop this growing threat. “This is not just a crisis for the... Read this article online
Trouw Nutrition launches IntelEgg Thursday, June 5, 2025 Trouw Nutrition has announced the launch of , a digital platform designed to empower layer producers with real-time insights and data-driven decision-making tools. The image above shows an demo screen. This browser-based application is set to transform how poultry farmers monitor,... Read this article online
New Report Highlights Farm Housing Needs in Greenbelt Areas Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Greenbelt Foundation has released a new report titled Housing Needs and . It highlights the urgent need for housing solutions in rural Ontario for farm families, farm workers, and agri-business employees. As the farming community knows, agriculture is a vital part of Ontario’s... Read this article online
New Precision Ag Digital Digest Coming Soon Wednesday, June 4, 2025 The Summer 2025 Farms.com Precision Ag Digital Digest will be released on June 11. Summer is upon us! Tillage and seeding are mostly completed (…hopefully), so we are shifting focus to irrigation, baling, spraying, guidance, and harvest (among other topics and technologies). In... Read this article online