By Larry Davis Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Land use planning and the policies governing it are of keen interest to the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and our farming members – primarily from the…
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Above, letter writer Garfield Dunlop takes a photo of his partner, North Stormont Councillor Roxane Villeneuve during the December 2018 evening of her swearing-in. The Editor: My name is Garfield Dunlop, and I am the…
By Drew Spoelstra Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s farmers are leaders in innovation and adaptation. This is evidenced not only in the way we embrace technology, but also the farm practices we use…
Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications The first semester is finally finished, and our second semester has started. Students are now in their new classes for a fresh start after exams. This semester, our food…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture ONTARIO — Pushing for sound public investments in rural Ontario is a priority for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA). We know that investments in our…
Carley Milne-Servage Minister of Communications, NDDHS Exams are well underway, Wednesday, January 29 is the final official exam day. Thursday, January 30, is the exam reschedule day and a chance for any students to make…
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…
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. It’s all about cannabinoids. Yesterday as my wife and I were having lunch with dear friends, I reiterated the offer I made to…
