Commentary

The Future of Farm Shows?

September 25, 2020 | Paul Bootsma

Last week, we got to see how Canada's Outdoor Farm Show fared in a new, digital “venue.” Many are asking if this platform will be the way of the future.

Rural Internet Access a Necessity in the New Economy

September 18, 2020 | Clarence Nywening

Closing the gap between urban and rural high-speed internet access in Canada is a must, and the pandemic has added a new urgency to the cause.

Finding the Balance: Farming, Development and Environmental Protection

September 11, 2020 | Suzanne Armstrong

The CFFO has released a report based on findings from our 2020 Policy Tour. It offers farmer-led recommendations to government to strengthen the efficacy of both two policy tools: Agricultural Impact Assessments and the Environmental Farm Plan.

A Farm Labour Story

September 4, 2020 | Ed Scharringa

Our workers are our family, and they are a valued and vital part of our daily work to get food to table.

Addressing Food Insecurity, Part 3: Food Waste

August 28, 2020 | Marie Versteeg

Food waste on a large scale has been exacerbated during the pandemic, but we can see signs of hope.

Addressing Food Insecurity, Part 2: Meeting Local Needs

August 21, 2020 | Paul Bootsma

Close to one in seven Canadians reported experiencing food insecurity in May. Locally, we must recognize the needs of those who have difficulty obtaining enough food.

Addressing Food Insecurity: Global Aid in the Face of Covid-19

August 14, 2020 | Ed Scharringa

The CFFO would like to add our voice to those who are calling for more, not less, Canadian agricultural involvement in the global pandemic recovery.

New Risk to Farmland: Minister’s Zoning Orders

August 7, 2020 | Suzanne Armstrong

The current government is using Minister's Zoning Orders to expedite development that overrides existing local and regional planning.

Where Should We Look for Economic Recovery?

July 31, 2020 | Suzanne Armstrong

Agriculture is an obvious place to look for opportunities to boost economic recovery, but the current government seems to have already decided that we will find the solution elsewhere.

Brightness from the Dark of the Pandemic

July 24, 2020 | Clarence Nywening

Now is a good time to start looking forward and thinking about how we can alter the system so that we not only survive, but thrive in the new normal.