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The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is a professional organization for families involved in the business of farming. We value family enterprise, profitability and a responsible stewardship of resources. You will find an extensive amount of material here that reflects the commitment of our members to public policies that provide a robust legislative environment for the business of farming. We welcome and encourage those that share our commitment to value-based farming businesses.


 
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The CFFO commissioned a study by the Wheeler Group on the future of supply management. The CFFO is a proud supporter of the system, but the system has issues that need to be addressed for it to be sustainable in the long-run.

Click Here for the Executive Summary and Here for the Full Report

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Minister Ritz announced on Jan 31 the details for the federally delivered Growing Forward 2 (GF2) programs - these will be the federal programs delivered by Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC). See the attached the press release from AAFC and the backgrounders. Applications to the federal GF2 program may be submitted now but no project proposals will be announced until after April 1 2013. Joint Federal-Provincial programming will not be known until late-February at the earliest. - Press Release


DO YOU NEED HAY?

The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) is working with industry partners to source forages for livestock producers with limited hay supply for the winter months. We don’t have a supply source yet, but are building a database of farmers in need of forages.


or visit www.ontariohaylistings.ca
 
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On January 1, 2013 the PMRA (Pest Management Regulatory Association) implemented new sweeping changes to the way we use rodenticides.

Some products were removed from the market and others had their means of use changed.

For more information, please contact the Pest Management Information Service at
1-800-267-6315 or visit our web site.

New Use Restrictions for Commercial Class Rodenticides
in Agricultural Settings

The forage rainfall plan is being reviewed to explore ways to provide better coverage for producers. Agricorp is working with industry and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAF) to review the Production Insurance forage rainfall plan to identify possible improvements.

Please feel free to share the online survey with any forage producers who would like to provide input.

 Agricorp is committed to working collaboratively with producers, farm organizations and government partners to ensure ongoing improvements to the products and services available to Ontario producers.

 English: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ForageSurvey2013-en

French: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ForageSurvey2013-fr

New fertilizer container recycling program for farmers launched