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Farm fire ruled accidental

[Seacow Pond, PEI] - The fire that destroyed a machine shop and feed preparation building in Seacow Pond (Prince Edward Island) on Sunday (Jan. 29) has been ruled accidental.

Eric McCarthy

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• Owner estimates fur farm damage at $1.5 million Eric McCarthy February 2, 2012
• Minimal crop protection concerns some area farmers February 2, 2012
• Farm group finances on rebound Ryan Ross February 2, 2012
• AANB election makes history Kim Waalderbos February 2, 2012
• Support for wildlife mitigation announced February 2, 2012

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Federal investments to help dairy farmers boost exports

 The federal government has invested nearly $1.3 million in projects to assist the Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC) to increase market opportunities.

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• Canadian Honey Council receives federal funding February 2, 2012
• New opportunities for sunflower sector February 2, 2012
• Pacific trade talks challenging Jim Romahn January 26, 2012
• South Korean market open for beef January 26, 2012
• Market reopens in the Philippines Jim Romahn January 26, 2012

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ADL re-opens retail outlet following fire

[Summerside, PEI] – A steady stream of customers were going through the doors at Amalgamated Dairies Ltd.'s retail outlet over the lunch hour Wednesday, (Feb. 1) leaving armed with cheese, milk,...

Nancy MacPhee

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• Pilot program to provide disposal for used silage wraps February 2, 2012
• Association nurtures farmers' markets Carla Allen February 2, 2012
• Hunter wants more information from coyote carcasses Brodie Thomas February 2, 2012
• Scotsburn Dairy reviewing home delivery service February 2, 2012
• Nova Scotia Icewine Festival celebrates winter harvest February 2, 2012

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Cuts unnecessary: union

The president of the union that had nearly a quarter of its members told their jobs have been cut, or soon will be, says Corner Brook Pulp and Paper is making a mistake.

Gary Kean

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• NewPage workers suing company for $168M Nancy King February 3, 2012
• Parrsboro adopts 'wood first' resolution Andrew Wagstaff February 2, 2012
• Getting out while the getting's good January 26, 2012
• PEI Winter Woodlot Tour planned January 26, 2012
• Marshall says mill can survive January 26, 2012

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Good employers go the extra mile

Martin Harder doesn’t apologize for being a demanding boss.

GLENN CHEATER

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• Is organic farming more profitable? February 2, 2012
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• Don't be afraid to tell the world what you're good at GLENN CHEATER January 5, 2012

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