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Columns/Editorials
How to keep busy during the school closure
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications March Break has come to an end, leaving students with at least two weeks of self-isolation ahead. Doug Ford announced on Monday, March 23, that schools will not…
Hardware stores remain open as considered essential service, says MPP Jim McDonell
by Jim McDonell MPP for Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry QUEENS PARK — Let me first state how much I appreciate the patience and cooperation shown by our community as we deal with the Coronavirus (COVID-19), an unprecedented…
Ag Safety Week promotes safe and strong farms in 2020
by Debra Pretty-Straathof Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Safety on the farm is important every day of the year. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association designates one week in March each year to celebrate ag safety…
Soups that satisfy — TLC Soup Fest a Success!
ART-Tickle A column by Amanda Burger On Saturday March 7, I attended my very first TLC Soup Fest in Kemptville and I must congratulate Lynn and Terry Ford for this wonderful event. There are so…
OFA welcomes updates to Ontario’s Drainage Act
by Louis Roesch Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Ontario’s Drainage Act is one of the oldest and most unique pieces of legislation in the province. For more than 160 years, farmers have relied on the Drainage Act to regulate…
Add your voice to Ontario Conservation Authorities consultations
by Steve Brackenridge Director, Ontario Federation of Agriculture In principle we all want the same thing – clean water and a healthy environment. Ontario is home to one of the most diverse natural landscapes and…
Improved mental health services must reach into rural Ontario
by Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture As an agricultural industry, we are making significant strides in breaking down barriers and stigma around mental health. Dr. Andria Bitton-Jones and her PhD student, Briana Hagen helped…
NDDHS junior girls named SD&G champs; wear pink tomorrow to raise awareness for bullying
by Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications Tomorrow, Wednesday, February 26, is a day to wear pink to raise awareness for bullying. Why do we wear pink? In Nova Scotia, in 2007, a grade 9…
Rail blockade another blow to agri-food sector
By Keith Currie President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture The second rail service interruption in a matter of months is creating serious economic, social and animal welfare concerns for Ontario farmers and rural communities. The Ontario…
NDDHS to host Open Host Feb. 19; spaghetti dinner and cake auction March 6
Carley Milne-Servage NDDHS, Minister of Communications If you are a future Grade 7 or Grade 9 student, or you are a parent of one, North Dundas would like to invite you to our open house…
OFA opposes residential severances on prime ag land
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…
Agriculture is a big player in climate change mitigation
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…
NDDHS girls win curling Regionals now heading to Provincials
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…
Rural infrastructure investments will pave the way for prosperity, says OFA VP
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…
