Maybe he just recognizes a teat when he sees one. lol Which reminds me of CIGI.
As you know, the Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board (OWPMB) amalgamated with the Ontario Corn Producers’ Association and the Ontario Soybean Growers to create Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Is there money flowing from CIGI to OWPMB and the Grain Farmers of Ontario?
Is Ontario activley competing for CWB markets?
Well, let's read what they post:
_____"Ontario is currently the only wheat growing region in North America with increasing wheat acreage; other wheat growing regions are either experiencing declining acreage or stagnation. This is a fact that Ontario producers can pride themselves in: we like growing wheat and we’re good at it!"_____
So much for Wheat Board marketing!!!! Read on:
_____"Ontario wheat producers have worked hard over the last ten years to develop varieties of wheat to meet local bakery needs. Studies done over the last three years at the Canadian International Grains Institute have supported that many Ontario HRS and HRW varieties are direct substitutes for western hard red spring and others will suit bakery applications with minimal equipment and technique adjustment."_____
Looks like the domestic market is heading for the toilet for the CWB, doesn't it?And CWB money is helping Ontario to replace CWB domestic and export markets. CWB funds CIGI and CIGI promotes Ontario grain. "Nah", you say. "Ontario wouldn't do that". Uh huh. I added the following quote so you can read what Ontario's goals are. Read on:
_______"The Ontario Wheat Innovation Support Fund
Under the new Innovation Support Fund, funding is available to companies for developing new and re-formulated Ontario wheat-based products which have the potential to expand the market for Ontario wheat.
The Fund will also provide financial support and expertise in the areas of product analysis, pilot scale trials and packaging techniques. Projects which satisfy the eligibility criteria established for this Fund can expect to receive up to 75 percent of the cost of the project, to a maximum of $25,000.
A company is eligible to receive funding support if it is a wheat based product manufacturer, based in Ontario, in the business of making food products with wheat flour as 50% or more of the total ingredient mix by volume.
To qualify for partnership with the OWPMB to receive monetary support under this fund, a company must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the OWPMB, that it can meet at least one of the following criteria:
Incorporate Ontario wheat flour in a finished product formulation in replacement of other sources of
wheat flour to the point where Ontario ingredients in the finished product are greater than 80%
Develop a new finished product formulation using Ontario wheat flour as 50% or more of the total ingredient mix by volume and where the entire ingredient mix is a minimum of 80% Ontario product
If you are a bakery in Ontario that is interested in this fund, please contact the OWPMB."_______
Fair enough. Ontario is wrestling the local flour market away from the DA. So, who give's a rat's donut, you say, we can still sell to the likes of Egypt.? Read on:
_______"Now that Ontario is able to consistently supply about 1 million tonnes of wheat to the international market, we are gaining a good reputation. International importers are starting to see Ontario as a reputable supplier of high quality wheat. And the OWPMB is hoping to foster and develop this reputation through a variety of trade missions and international market development.
International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference and Expo 2008, Tanzania, Africa
In November, 2008 Larry Shapton, General Manager and Peter Tuinema, Manager of Policy and Programs travelled to Tanzania for the IAOM Conference and Expo. Two other industry representatives joined them.
IAOM is an international organization comprised of grain millers and allied trades representatives devoted to the advancement of education and training opportunities in the grain milling industries.
Through this trip the OWPMB was able to:
Network with key wheat importers from North Africa and the Middle East
Host a Ontario Wheat display in the Expo spreading the word about the quality of Ontario Wheat
Promote brand recognition of Ontario Wheat
Egyptian Delegates Visit Ontario
In October, 2008 the OWPMB invited 3 delegates from Egypt to visit and to learn about Ontario Wheat production. Last year Egypt purchased about 180,000 tonnes of Ontario wheat.
In an effort to promote and expand this export/import relationship, OWPMB entertained important Egyptian wheat buyers. Through tours and meetings, we confirmed their suspicions: Ontario producers grow high quality wheat and we have the infrastructure to move it where it needs to be, in this case, Egypt.
Long –Term Export Development Plan
The Ontario Wheat Board recognizes the increasing necessity of export markets for our wheat and we are currently in the process of creating a 5-year export development plan.
In the past, as Ontario was not producing significant or consistent quantities of wheat, export development was done on an ad hoc basis. This system no longer works as we have reached a level of production that allows for strong export development programs.
This plan will benefit when sold by both the OWPMB but also Ontario wheat sold by private companies as well. The goal is to promote Ontario Wheat and to provide more opportunities in the export market for Ontario wheat producers."_______
Now, I want you to be fair. Ontario needs marketing assistance. Don't argue. They've said so above . They also posted this:
_______" For nearly four decades the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) has worked with the agricultural community worldwide in the promotion and utilization of Canadian field crops. CIGI is an industry leader in delivering customized educational programs and technical expertise and providing ongoing specialized technical support to customers around the world. Through unique projects and applied research activities CIGI is also working with industry to identify diverse applications for Canada’s field crops.
CIGI is a one-stop shop of technical expertise and facilities uniquely housed under one roof. Since 1972 more than 31,000 people representing grain, oilseed, pulse and special crops industries from 114 countries have participated in CIGI programs and seminars.
Core funding for CIGI is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board. Additional funds and support are provided by other sectors of the agriculture industry.
CIGI’s offices and technical facilities are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba."_______
Farmers: Call Earl Geddes, whom you paid a tidy sum when he worked at the Board, and knows the ropes, and tell him CIGI should lobby for more funding from the CWB. (Is that what you call 'inside' lobbying?) Push it up to $5 MILLION. Ontario could use more cash.
Anyone opposed? Anyone? Anyone? Carried.
Carry on. Pars
As you know, the Ontario Wheat Producers’ Marketing Board (OWPMB) amalgamated with the Ontario Corn Producers’ Association and the Ontario Soybean Growers to create Grain Farmers of Ontario.
Is there money flowing from CIGI to OWPMB and the Grain Farmers of Ontario?
Is Ontario activley competing for CWB markets?
Well, let's read what they post:
_____"Ontario is currently the only wheat growing region in North America with increasing wheat acreage; other wheat growing regions are either experiencing declining acreage or stagnation. This is a fact that Ontario producers can pride themselves in: we like growing wheat and we’re good at it!"_____
So much for Wheat Board marketing!!!! Read on:
_____"Ontario wheat producers have worked hard over the last ten years to develop varieties of wheat to meet local bakery needs. Studies done over the last three years at the Canadian International Grains Institute have supported that many Ontario HRS and HRW varieties are direct substitutes for western hard red spring and others will suit bakery applications with minimal equipment and technique adjustment."_____
Looks like the domestic market is heading for the toilet for the CWB, doesn't it?And CWB money is helping Ontario to replace CWB domestic and export markets. CWB funds CIGI and CIGI promotes Ontario grain. "Nah", you say. "Ontario wouldn't do that". Uh huh. I added the following quote so you can read what Ontario's goals are. Read on:
_______"The Ontario Wheat Innovation Support Fund
Under the new Innovation Support Fund, funding is available to companies for developing new and re-formulated Ontario wheat-based products which have the potential to expand the market for Ontario wheat.
The Fund will also provide financial support and expertise in the areas of product analysis, pilot scale trials and packaging techniques. Projects which satisfy the eligibility criteria established for this Fund can expect to receive up to 75 percent of the cost of the project, to a maximum of $25,000.
A company is eligible to receive funding support if it is a wheat based product manufacturer, based in Ontario, in the business of making food products with wheat flour as 50% or more of the total ingredient mix by volume.
To qualify for partnership with the OWPMB to receive monetary support under this fund, a company must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the OWPMB, that it can meet at least one of the following criteria:
Incorporate Ontario wheat flour in a finished product formulation in replacement of other sources of
wheat flour to the point where Ontario ingredients in the finished product are greater than 80%
Develop a new finished product formulation using Ontario wheat flour as 50% or more of the total ingredient mix by volume and where the entire ingredient mix is a minimum of 80% Ontario product
If you are a bakery in Ontario that is interested in this fund, please contact the OWPMB."_______
Fair enough. Ontario is wrestling the local flour market away from the DA. So, who give's a rat's donut, you say, we can still sell to the likes of Egypt.? Read on:
_______"Now that Ontario is able to consistently supply about 1 million tonnes of wheat to the international market, we are gaining a good reputation. International importers are starting to see Ontario as a reputable supplier of high quality wheat. And the OWPMB is hoping to foster and develop this reputation through a variety of trade missions and international market development.
International Association of Operative Millers (IAOM) Conference and Expo 2008, Tanzania, Africa
In November, 2008 Larry Shapton, General Manager and Peter Tuinema, Manager of Policy and Programs travelled to Tanzania for the IAOM Conference and Expo. Two other industry representatives joined them.
IAOM is an international organization comprised of grain millers and allied trades representatives devoted to the advancement of education and training opportunities in the grain milling industries.
Through this trip the OWPMB was able to:
Network with key wheat importers from North Africa and the Middle East
Host a Ontario Wheat display in the Expo spreading the word about the quality of Ontario Wheat
Promote brand recognition of Ontario Wheat
Egyptian Delegates Visit Ontario
In October, 2008 the OWPMB invited 3 delegates from Egypt to visit and to learn about Ontario Wheat production. Last year Egypt purchased about 180,000 tonnes of Ontario wheat.
In an effort to promote and expand this export/import relationship, OWPMB entertained important Egyptian wheat buyers. Through tours and meetings, we confirmed their suspicions: Ontario producers grow high quality wheat and we have the infrastructure to move it where it needs to be, in this case, Egypt.
Long –Term Export Development Plan
The Ontario Wheat Board recognizes the increasing necessity of export markets for our wheat and we are currently in the process of creating a 5-year export development plan.
In the past, as Ontario was not producing significant or consistent quantities of wheat, export development was done on an ad hoc basis. This system no longer works as we have reached a level of production that allows for strong export development programs.
This plan will benefit when sold by both the OWPMB but also Ontario wheat sold by private companies as well. The goal is to promote Ontario Wheat and to provide more opportunities in the export market for Ontario wheat producers."_______
Now, I want you to be fair. Ontario needs marketing assistance. Don't argue. They've said so above . They also posted this:
_______" For nearly four decades the Canadian International Grains Institute (CIGI) has worked with the agricultural community worldwide in the promotion and utilization of Canadian field crops. CIGI is an industry leader in delivering customized educational programs and technical expertise and providing ongoing specialized technical support to customers around the world. Through unique projects and applied research activities CIGI is also working with industry to identify diverse applications for Canada’s field crops.
CIGI is a one-stop shop of technical expertise and facilities uniquely housed under one roof. Since 1972 more than 31,000 people representing grain, oilseed, pulse and special crops industries from 114 countries have participated in CIGI programs and seminars.
Core funding for CIGI is provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board. Additional funds and support are provided by other sectors of the agriculture industry.
CIGI’s offices and technical facilities are located in Winnipeg, Manitoba."_______
Farmers: Call Earl Geddes, whom you paid a tidy sum when he worked at the Board, and knows the ropes, and tell him CIGI should lobby for more funding from the CWB. (Is that what you call 'inside' lobbying?) Push it up to $5 MILLION. Ontario could use more cash.
Anyone opposed? Anyone? Anyone? Carried.
Carry on. Pars
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