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Comment on Teats and tweets by Teats and Tweets | Liberation BC blog

Teats and Tweets | Liberation BC blog — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:30:43 +0000

[...] just read about a new project called “Teats and Tweets” where tweets are sent out “by” a [...]

Comment on Cows that moo…and tweet! by Teats and tweets

Teats and tweets — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 13:38:40 +0000

[...] appears in this month’s Ontario Dairy Farmer magazine and is the full length version of shorter blog article I posted here a couple of weeks [...]

Comment on Cows that moo…and tweet! by Gina Schreck

Gina Schreck — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:42:15 +0000

I just love the creativity shown in all these examples (including Jiggs the LongHorn bull that tweets-above). You all totally GET IT when it comes to viral marketing and social media! Entertain as you Educate. Hooray for you and I can’t wait to start following the REAL Farmville stars here!

Comment on Cows that moo…and tweet! by Haven Livestock Producers

Haven Livestock Producers — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:31:02 +0000

Loved you article post Cows that Moo.. and tweet.

Here at Authentic Haveb Brand we have Jiggs the LongHorn bull that tweets for Authentic Haven Brand, premium soil conditioner teas. It’s not all “Pure Bull” what he has to say about our Pure Manure Teas, harvested and Eco hand packaged for Green garden growers here at our Southern California Ranch.

Supplying large Natural growers since 1924 and still growing Green gardens in 2010 and beyond!

Comment on Food policy could end farming crisis by Lilian

Lilian — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:47:12 +0000

You’re right, when it comes to dairy and poultry, Canadian farmers are in an often envied situation with the supply management system that gives them a stable income. But there are many other sectors – beef, pork, horticulture, sheep, veal for example – that do not enjoy the same protection. In some situations, they have grown on the basis of export markets (especially pork and beef) so implementing a supply managed system based largely on domestic consumption would mean a significant cut in production. The question of supply management is one that divides Canadian agriculture. You’ll have the chance to learn more about it if you come to the IFAJ congress in Canada in 2011 (couldn’t resist a quick promo of our event next year!).

Looking forward to seeing you in Belgium – and thanks for reading.

Comment on Food policy could end farming crisis by Egbert

Egbert — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 22:05:55 +0000

Very recognizable Lilian. But what about your dairy industry? Dairy farmers in Holland are jealous at Canada’s payment system based on cost price. This must mean a fair income for dairy farmers and therefor a secure/sustainable future for these farming families. Doesn’t this set an example for other agricultural sectors? Or is there a back side to it as well.

Comment on Pondering fresh meat’s future by PicnicIdeas

PicnicIdeas — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:23:20 +0000

It is interesting,now that you mention it i think the same thing is where i buy meat in my country.Here also processed meats filled with water ,so many times you pay for water,so it makes it even stranger.
You have a lovely blog,loved reading it.

Comment on The great salsa adventure by Lilian

Lilian — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:34:54 +0000

Hi Sharon – oh, I am…and thinking about what I might try my hand at canning next year!

Comment on Can soybeans be the solution to potholes? by Lilian

Lilian — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:33:46 +0000

Hi Bob – Congratulations! Yes, this story was first published in the Ontario Grain Farmer magazine in the fall of 2009. You can contact Grain Farmers of Ontario to get a copy – 1-800-265-0550. Claire Cowan is the magazine’s editor.
Lilian

Comment on The great salsa adventure by Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 23:51:58 +0000

I’m sure you are still enjoying your bounty! Is there anything as satisfying and gratifying in these winter months as savouring that salsa and remembering the work (and fun) you had “putting it down” together, not to mention knowing how truly fresh it is! ENJOY!