Tenant operators once more in farming's future glare
An agricultural journalist recalls two coffee chats with farmers about farming trends. The talks covered the rise of larger farms and the idea of Canadian farmers as tenant operators, potential corporate farming, land value, offshore buying, and the cattle sector amid BSE and E coli scares. Farmers express uncertainty yet dedication to continuing to raise cattle and farm.
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Canadian Association of Farm Advisors
Europe
Heartland Livestock
United States
Hockey ads reshape the rink and paychecks in lockout era
A dated reflection on the NHL lockout highlights its economics, with star Vincent Lecavalier earning 85 million through 2019 and average salaries near 2.5 million. The piece notes advertisers fund modern hockey, from boards to broadcasts, contrasting past eras like Canada 1972 with today’s ad saturated game. It also shows Joe Thornton wearing HC Davos, plastered with ads, while Paul Henderson’s 1972 jersey remains almost free of branding.
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Donnybrook
Vincent Lecavalier
Lightning
Tampa Bay
Vincent
NHL
Imperial Oil
Boston
Joe Thornton
Bruins
HC Davos
Switzerland
Thornton
Paul Henderson
Team Canada
Henderson
Canada
Pe Uurausuil
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