Paddy J

Public policy strategist - MK&A #Agriculture #Farming - dad of two - #OntAg #Bacon #GoLeafsGo - “Be curious, not judgmental”

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

@MdMcLean1 @justushickey Is this our knee bashing moment???

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

In November 2025, Dairy Farmers of Ontario dumped 4.9% of milk, according to Milk Producer magazine.

That’s roughly 10.2 million litres of milk — about $18M in retail value for the month.

The butterfat embedded in that milk alone was worth roughly $10M at retail.
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[CFA @CFAFCA]

Food Freedom Day 2026 is Sunday, February 8.

CFA’s latest analysis shows CDN's spent 10.8% of their disposable income on food, unchanged from 2025.

Read the full CFA release:
https://t.co/P8PxCFn432

#FoodFreedomDay #CdnAg

[The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance @TOGAlliance]

At Queen’s Park today, we’ll be reminding MPPs that despite escalating U.S. trade tariffs and global
market uncertainty, Ontario’s greenhouse sector remains a bright spot; continuing to invest, expand, and create jobs. #economicprosperity

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

@cselley Farmers of course. Wildly underrepresented. Thousands of acres of land affected.

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Hey buddy, Ontario’s roads are busy, and motorists have to share those roads with slow moving vehicles and farm equipment. This can quickly lead to frustration and impatience – which is often when accidents happen. Road safety is impertent:
Read more here:
https://t.co/SHe2KaZ1oY

[Josh Boersen @JoshBoersen]

#ontag we need to do better than this guy on Elginfield road at dusk.

All field lights on with no warning lights at all. 🤦‍♂️

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

🤯 #WorldSeries

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

CANADA'S TEAM IS GOING TO PLAY FOR A CHAMPIONSHIP! #WANTITALL

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

@hardeepgrewal_ I’m sick reading this…and I’m even sicker reading some of the comments that follow.
I’m sorry this happened to you and your family Hardeep.
…and yes, Muskoka has a beautiful downtown in Huntsville.

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

@NASIR_95_ Celine is 🇨🇦 bud.

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

You must feel bad for owning dogs now… 🙄
tHaNkS FoR sTaRtInG fIrEs FLufFy

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

"ElBoWs uP" 🥴
#ontag
#cdnag

[Scott Moe @PremierScottMoe]

Our Canadian canola industry is every bit as important to our economy and jobs as Canadian steel, aluminum, auto manufacturing and forestry.

And a lot more significant than the electric vehicle industry.

Here is my statement on the 76 per cent tariffs on canola imposed by China today.

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Great to see the Ontario government’s commitment to Ontario’s agriculture sector.
#OntAg
#CdnAg

[The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance @TOGAlliance]

Today’s announcement is welcome news for Ontario’s greenhouse sector. Infrastructure is a key enabler for ensuring cont'd growth and investment in the Niagara and SW regions of Ont. @TrevorJonesCKL @KingaSurmaMPP @samoosterhoff @ONinfra @LisaThompsonPC https://t.co/nbZKQuV0lQ

[Doc  @DocAtCDI]

ICE officers stopped by our farm yesterday.

“We need to inspect your property for illegal aliens,” one of them said.

I replied, “Alright, but whatever you do, don’t go into that field over there.”

The officer in charge exploded.

“Mister, I have the authority of the federal government behind me!” he barked, reaching into his back pocket. He yanked out a badge and shoved it in my face.

“See this fucking badge? This badge means I can go wherever I want on ANY land. No questions asked, no answers given. Am I clear? Do you understand?”

I nodded politely and said, “Be my guest.”

Then I went back to my chores.

About ten minutes later, I heard screaming. I looked up and saw six ICE agents running for their lives, being chased by my big, mean, old bull. And with every step, that bull was closing in. Fast.

It looked like they were about to get gored for sure.

So I dropped my tools, ran over to the fence, and shouted at the top of my lungs:

“YOUR BADGE! SHOW HIM YOUR FUCKING BADGE!”

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Great news for Tavi!
#RuralON

Ontario Celebrates the Opening of Tavistock Long-Term Care Home | Ontario Newsroom https://t.co/ILYXOguwJL

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Absolute garbage. I’m watching garbage. Can anyone on this field control a soccer ball? ⚽️
#GoldCup

[TSN @TSN_Sports]

CURACAO TIES IT IN STOPPAGE TIME TO SHOCK CANADA 😳

#GoldCup

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Good to see the OFA supporting policy that will promote innovation and growth in the Ag sector
#ontag

[Ontario Federation of Agriculture @OntarioFarms]

OFA welcomes the provincial gov’t’s recognition of natural gas as vital to rural Ontario’s energy affordability, reliability & growth. Access is key for farms & communities to thrive. We're pleased to see a long-term energy plan that balances growth & responsible land use.

Click here to read more ➡️ https://t.co/PeiZOYhkSF

@Sflecce
#ontag #NaturalGas #RuralOntario

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Still get chills listening to Joe Bowen @Bonsie1951 on the radio.
Could we please have him on the tv doing Leafs @MapleLeafs games for his last year?? @Sportsnet
#HolyMackinaw
#LeafsForever

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

@farmtario Or, or…. And hear me out here…when most of the research is complete, and often when it begins, it’s irrelevant to the industry it serves. 🥴

[Dobber @DobberHockey]

Just setting things up for the #FantasyHockey Guide. Big one this year - 20th Edition.

Senior Writer Rick Roos will be in there for his 13th consecutive year!

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

Well that was at least two goals and a DOG too late.
#StanleyCup

[Paddy J @PatrickJilesen]

So many empty seats. This was high-level soccer. Much better product than what TFC puts on that field.
Soccer Canada should be ashamed.