By Bruce Buttar Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Unwanted trespassers on farm property are a reality for Ontario farmers. With a growing interest by consumers in where their food comes from, and more people travelling…
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The Editor: This is an Open letter to Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes. In the August 8, 2019, edition of the Recorder and Times and in your letter addressed to me…
By Jackie Kelly-Pemberton Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The numbers might be a few years old, but a recent Statistics Canada report confirms the significant economic contributions made by our agriculture and food industry. Statistics…
The Editor: I would like to say to each reader of Nation Valley News that this federal election is about your children, your grandchildren and your great-grandchildren. Despite your party loyalties and how you would…
by Mark Reusser Vice President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Despite commitments to support Canadian agriculture through this challenging year, the federal government is falling short on supporting farmers facing financial stress as a result of…
by Garfield Marks Andrew Scheer is on record as being the leader of the Conservative Party of Canada. But who is the de facto leader? Is it Doug Ford, Jason Kenney or Stephen Harper? Who…
by Garfield Marks In less than 100 days we will be voting federally, either for the “past” or for the “future” because, apparently, the “present” is unsatisfactory. Here in Alberta, we yearn for the good…
by Drew Spoelstra Executive Member, Ontario Federation of Agriculture When the federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers gather next week in Quebec City, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) wants to ensure Ontario’s Minister Hardeman…
The Editor: The freshly painted rear door at our church was found defaced this morning. We take pride in our church home and it is discouraging when it is damaged for no logical reason. We…
Op-Ed Important role Agency Stores play in local communities By Ernie Hardeman Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs ONTARIO — Agency Stores. Most people in Rural and Northern Ontario know what they are. Most…
The Editor: Well, I am sure you heard or seen us picking cans and bottles at the side of the road since the end of March of this year. Luckily enough, the green grass is…
The Editor: In response to local media coverage about County Rd. 8/18 being left out of the Counties’ paving budget, I must observe that section of road has been in disrepair for at least 10…
by Ashley Wheeler Minister of Communications With just a few weeks left of school, activities are dwindling down so students can prepare for exams, summatives, and quizzes or tests that will finish off final units…
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Mental wellness on the farm is gaining momentum as the industry draws attention to the impact silent suffering has on the health of our farms, families and…
The Editor: Attention engaged and passionate citizens! Community Living Dundas County needs board members! I am writing this letter with the intent to rally the troops to advocate with and for people in our community…
