by Owen Roberts | Sep 4, 2026 | Opinion
Farmers prefer to get their income out of the market, instead of existing on government programs. Of course, governments prefer it that way too. But first, markets need to be established. And that’s where government help is welcome by farmers, especially now that...
by Owen Roberts | Jun 26, 2026 | Opinion
Statistics would tell you the Ontario government is being exceptionally cautious by introducing legislation that would restrict foreigners from owning farmland here. But emotion and fear suggest otherwise. Towards the end of April, the Ontario government introduced...
by Owen Roberts | Jun 5, 2026 | Opinion
Around my house, there’s a clear line of demarcation when it comes to butter tarts. And given that this is Local Food Week in Ontario, the timing seems appropriate to share this simmering conflict with readers of The Echo. Butter tarts are a guiltypleasure with both...
by Owen Roberts | Feb 20, 2026 | Opinion
It’s been a decade since Canadian farmers’ landmark mental health study quantified the undercurrent of anxiety and depression facing producers. So, over the past 10 years, has the situation improved? Become worse? That’s what new research aims to find out. Prof....
by Owen Roberts | Dec 5, 2025 | Opinion
If you know my wife Angi Gallupe, you may be aware of the culinary prowess she acquired from her mother Heather. Angi grew up in Creemore, in an era where food not only tasted great, but looked perfect too, long before it was prepared and served. I’m glad to report...
