Public policy strategist - MK&A #Agriculture #Farming - dad of two - #OntAg #Bacon #GoLeafsGo - “Be curious, not judgmental”

Joined February 2009
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In November 2025, Dairy Farmers of Ontario dumped 4.9% of milk, according to Milk Producer magazine. That’s roughly 10.2 million litres of milk — about $18M in retail value for the month. The butterfat embedded in that milk alone was worth roughly $10M at retail. 👀
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Food Freedom Day 2026 is Sunday, February 8. CFA’s latest analysis shows CDN's spent 10.8% of their disposable income on food, unchanged from 2025. Read the full CFA release: cfa-fca.ca/2026/02/06/food-f… #FoodFreedomDay #CdnAg
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At Queen’s Park today, we’ll be reminding MPPs that despite escalating U.S. trade tariffs and global market uncertainty, Ontario’s greenhouse sector remains a bright spot; continuing to invest, expand, and create jobs. #economicprosperity
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Hey buddy, Ontario’s roads are busy, and motorists have to share those roads with slow moving vehicles and farm equipment. This can quickly lead to frustration and impatience – which is often when accidents happen. Road safety is impertent: Read more here: ofa.on.ca/newsroom/patience-…
#ontag we need to do better than this guy on Elginfield road at dusk. All field lights on with no warning lights at all. 🤦‍♂️
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CANADA'S TEAM IS GOING TO PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP! #WANTITALL
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You must feel bad for owning dogs now… 🙄 tHaNkS FoR sTaRtInG fIrEs FLufFy
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"ElBoWs uP" 🥴 #ontag #cdnag
Our Canadian canola industry is every bit as important to our economy and jobs as Canadian steel, aluminum, auto manufacturing and forestry. And a lot more significant than the electric vehicle industry. Here is my statement on the 76 per cent tariffs on canola imposed by China today.
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Great to see the Ontario government’s commitment to Ontario’s agriculture sector. #OntAg #CdnAg
Today’s announcement is welcome news for Ontario’s greenhouse sector. Infrastructure is a key enabler for ensuring cont'd growth and investment in the Niagara and SW regions of Ont. @TrevorJonesCKL @KingaSurmaMPP @samoosterhoff @ONinfra @LisaThompsonPC news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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2 Jul 2025
ICE officers stopped by our farm yesterday. “We need to inspect your property for illegal aliens,” one of them said. I replied, “Alright, but whatever you do, don’t go into that field over there.” The officer in charge exploded. “Mister, I have the authority of the federal government behind me!” he barked, reaching into his back pocket. He yanked out a badge and shoved it in my face. “See this fucking badge? This badge means I can go wherever I want on ANY land. No questions asked, no answers given. Am I clear? Do you understand?” I nodded politely and said, “Be my guest.” Then I went back to my chores. About ten minutes later, I heard screaming. I looked up and saw six ICE agents running for their lives, being chased by my big, mean, old bull. And with every step, that bull was closing in. Fast. It looked like they were about to get gored for sure. So I dropped my tools, ran over to the fence, and shouted at the top of my lungs: “YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR FUCKING BADGE!”
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Absolute garbage. I’m watching garbage. Can anyone on this field control a soccer ball? ⚽️ #GoldCup
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CURACAO TIES IT IN STOPPAGE TIME TO SHOCK CANADA 😳 #GoldCup
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Good to see the OFA supporting policy that will promote innovation and growth in the Ag sector #ontag
OFA welcomes the provincial gov’t’s recognition of natural gas as vital to rural Ontario’s energy affordability, reliability & growth. Access is key for farms & communities to thrive. We're pleased to see a long-term energy plan that balances growth & responsible land use. Click here to read more ➡️ bit.ly/4e5wvHM @Sflecce #ontag #NaturalGas #RuralOntario
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Still get chills listening to Joe Bowen @Bonsie1951 on the radio. Could we please have him on the tv doing Leafs @MapleLeafs games for his last year?? @Sportsnet #HolyMackinaw #LeafsForever
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10 Jun 2025
Just setting things up for the #FantasyHockey Guide. Big one this year - 20th Edition. Senior Writer Rick Roos will be in there for his 13th consecutive year!
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Well that was at least two goals and a DOG too late. #StanleyCup
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So many empty seats. This was high-level soccer. Much better product than what TFC puts on that field. Soccer Canada should be ashamed.
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Ontario's greenhouse sector applauds this welcome news. Our growing sector is an important partner in providing economic prosperity and regional on-farm energy solutions to the province - particularly in the Niagara and Southwest regions.
6 Jun 2025
If you don't have power, you don't have growth. To meet surging demand, our government is building for the future by investing in four priority transmission projects — connecting affordable nuclear to Ontario's grid. This is one of the largest transmission expansions in Ontario history, and we are just getting started. 🔗: news.ontario.ca/en/release/1…
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It’s Local Food Week in Ontario! Protect Ontario by choosing to buy locally grown and made food. It’s how we support our farmers, our communities and our economy. #loveONTfood #OntAg
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Imagine running a business like this? Let alone an entire Country? 🤦‍♂️
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is signalling there won't be a budget this year nationalpost.com/news/politi…
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Thank you to everyone who joined us at Queen's Park yesterday! We will continue to work with government leaders to ensure we stay globally competitive at providing secure, sustainable and safe food and ag production for Ontario's #economicprosperity and community wellbeing.
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