Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO) are celebrating record-level donations to their Giving Tuesday campaign. “I truly feel that this partnership between CFFO and the Canadian Foodgrains Bank is one […] Read more
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Giving Tuesday success increases CFFO donation to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
CFFO welcomes new general manager
Tom Tavani has been named the new general manager of the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). The CFFO Board of Directors said Tavani brings experience in Christian media marketing, […] Read more
Ministers’ orders could mean faster development of farmland
CFFO says new powers could reduce local input into land use changes
Updated Sept. 11, 2020 The COVID-19 Economic Recovery Act is already a matter of concern for some agricultural communities in the Region of Durham as well as the Town of […] Read more
Scharringa acclaimed as new CFFO president
Former president Clarence Nywening will serve as interim general manager
Provincial delegates have acclaimed a new president for the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario (CFFO). This year’s annual business meeting was held March 24, 2020, via remote communications. Ed Scharringa […] Read more
Comment: Provincial land use changes could affect Ontario farms
Ontario’s provincial policy statement is currently under review. It directs land-use planning and guides municipal development for all of Ontario. The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario is focusing on the […] Read more
Opinion: There’s opportunity in world meat market changes
The current issues in the meat market won’t go away quickly
At the Ontario Pork Congress in Stratford recently, the mood was positive, not only among producers but the support industry as well. Pork prices are high and are expected to […] Read more
Dyack brings global experience to new CFFO role
Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario’s new executive director has worked in agri-food policy in Canada and Australia
Brenda Dyack has been hired as the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario’s executive director. Dyack’s career in policy and research has spanned over three decades with posts as agricultural advisor […] Read more
Opinion: Can the new food guide dish up good agri-food policy?
The release of Canada’s Food Guide on Jan. 22 was, predictably, followed by hot debate. The food guide has a long history of being contentious and although government asserts that […] Read more
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