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May 3, 2019
NEWS 
 

Farm groups slam decision to drop charges against activist

Property incursions are a risk to animals and families, says OFA.


Poultry farmers say trade response for the birds

They want the federal government to take a bigger-picture view of helping them to adjust to market losses.


Average farmland value rises nearly seven per cent in 2018: Farm Credit Canada

But ongoing canola trade issues with China expected to slow rate.
 
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May 14
Abbotsford, B.C.
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B.C. Poultry Symposium

May 15
Abbotsford, B.C.
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May 23
High River, Alta.
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