Ann Slater responds to Supply Management Post

Supply Management Important for Small Farmers: Reader Responds to Supply Management Post

Foodforethought reader and President of the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, Ann Slater, responds to the previous post on supply management.

This summer a discussion arose on the Beyond Factory Farming Coalition listserve, with several writers, including some key members of the organic community, suggesting marketing boards have become the major obstacle to the growth of sustainable agriculture in Canada. Some writers suggested that although supply management may have served a purpose at one time, it is now just a barrier to new entrants, and to potential organic and niche opportunities.
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Energy Fair a success

Dear Editor:

The Oshawa Energy Conservation Fair held at the Legends Centre on Feb. 27 was extremely successful. The very large turnout for this event proves that there is a definite need for tangible solutions to energy questions and concerns and that the public is thirsty for more knowledge.

Although all the councillors were invited to attend, only Mayor John Gray accepted. Oshawa citizens realize we must conserve our resources and make better use of the technologies that are available to promote sustainability through wise choices and positive actions. The public wants a”user-friendly” forum to explore new research and practical solutions.

They realize that by saving energy, they are also saving the environment and putting cash in their own pockets.

We definitely need more forums like this. Many thanks to Glenn McKnight of the Energy Conservation Society of Ontario and Joan Kerr of the Foundation for Building Sustainable Communities for organizing this engaging and most informative day.

Pat Gostlin

Federal Green Party

Candidate Oshawa Riding

Submitted to the Oshawa Express