It pays to read the manual Sunday, April 3, 2011 A Saskatchewan farmer sued the company that refused him a refund on a corn and wood pellet stove because it wouldn't work anymore, and lost.The reason? In a Provincial Court of Saskatchewan Civil Division decision handed down in December, Justice J.A. Plemel wrote: "The plaintiff did not burn either wood pellets or shelled field corn" as per instructions in the owners' manual. "He burned grain. He is of the view that the stove should not be sold in Saskatchewan if it cannot burn grain since Saskatchewan is not known as a corn-growing province."The plaintiff had testified that he purchased the stove for $3,217 and installed it himself in the winter of 2008. According to the buyer's testimony, the stove worked well for about a week before the owner experienced difficulties. He sent it back to the seller after four months and had many telephone conversations. The seller agreed to take the stove back for its purchased price minus 15 per cent for a restocking charge. The seller testified that the stove was in pieces when it was returned and he refused to repay the stove's purchaser, hence the lawsuit. A third party offered to repair it for $1,464, with the proviso that more parts may be needed to run and work the stove properly.The defendant was ordered to return the damaged stove to the purchaser, since it appeared it still had some value. BF Report of subsidies to dead farmers debunked JBS fined for hog payments
Navigating Financial Literacy for Women in Ag Monday, November 4, 2024 By Deanna Ciaccia In today’s evolving agricultural landscape, financial literacy is crucial for success, particularly for women who are increasingly taking leadership roles in the agriculture sector. According to a recent article from FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha),... Read this article online
Ontario Pork Congress Annual Meeting report Friday, November 1, 2024 The Ontario Pork Congress was held on October 22, 2024, at the Arden Park Hotel in Stratford, Ontario, with over 35 people attending. At the event, the association revealed the winner of its —Tara Terpstra, a Huron County pork producer who is currently Chair of Ontario Pork. The... Read this article online
Massey Ferguson introduces six new tractors Friday, November 1, 2024 Massey Ferguson has debuted its new of tractors, what the company calls a line-up of versatile and powerful machines designed to meet the needs of modern farmers. This series includes six new models, each tailored to different farming requirements and preferences. MF... Read this article online
Farmers and small businesses worried about Federal Debt Crisis Friday, November 1, 2024 Nearly 74% of Canadian small businesses express concern over the federal government’s lack of a concrete plan to balance the budget, as deficits and federal debt continue to rise, reports the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). These sentiments are also held by many growers... Read this article online
Bills C-244 and C-294 have been adopted Friday, November 1, 2024 On October 31, without much ado, and were adopted by the Canadian Parliament and are poised to become law. These bills amend the and represent a historic step forward in the right-to-repair movement, especially for Canadian farmers. allows consumers and businesses to... Read this article online