By Peggy Brekveld, Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Behind every agricultural policy decision, there are real people affected. Real farmers. Near the end of 2019, the provincial government announced critical changes to how processing…
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CHESTERVILLE — From his loft outside the village, local commentator Tom Schoch expounds on the slowness of change, loose broccoli and the guilt associated with climate change. See video below.
Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications Today, Wednesday, January 15, there is a one-day strike. There are no classes for students in grades 9-12. The UCDSB has also decided not to proceed with the grade…
The Editor: Here’s an open letter to Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath and her party’s energy critic, Ian Arthurs. Ian, Andrea, I have talked to NDP MPPs as well as sending multiple information updates to…
The Editor: I received a $50 carbon tax on my gas bill. This is not 1 or 2 percent. It is about 15%. It may be legal in that there are no laws protecting Canadians…
By Brent Royce Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Clean, safe drinking water is one of the most essential resources on a farm and in a home. Here in Ontario, we’re fortunate to have an ample…
The Editor: Tom and I are pleased to invite you to: “A Night of Entertainment”, a benefit we are organizing to raise funds for the Cancer Clinic at Winchester District Memorial Hospital. On April 15,…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture A new year, and a new decade, is a great opportunity to reflect on where we have been and look ahead to the opportunities and challenges for…
Cannabis 101: CBD vs THC A column by Dr. Pierre Milot, PhD. Hi everyone and welcome to my new column on Cannabis. Sometimes referred to as Dr. PierreCBD by fellow citizens and neighbours that know…
By Peggy Brekveld Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s agri-food industry is a powerhouse for the province and we’ve got room to grow – that’s the message the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) took…
by Teresa Van Raay Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture A recent survey of Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) members showed that 91 percent of respondents are having conversations about the future of their family farms….
The Editor: In 2017, Scotiabank posted an $8.24-billion profit; 2018, $8.72 billion; and 2019, $8.798 billion. We have now all received our letter that they are “relocating” the South Mountain branch to the Kemptville branch….
The Editor: In his recent letter, Councillor Randy Douglas laments on the “lack of decorum” and calls for the residents to rally around and defeat those “unrelenting, multi-faceted, personal, rude, negative and toxic folks ……
The Editor: Something has happened in North Stormont this past year and it’s not good! As a North Stormont councillor, resident, taxpayer and community volunteer I am very concerned and think fellow residents should be…
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture For more than a year, Ontario’s beef industry has been in a state of uncertainty and duress. Depressed market prices, trade and market access barriers, a shortage…
