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GPS Consultant for O'Neils Farm Equipment. Sales & Service Trimble, Case & Ag Leader Blue Delta. Father to 2 beautiful girls, husband to the most amazing wife

Haldimand, ON, Canada
Joined June 2011
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Ben Vaarkamp retweeted
“IF YOU THOUGHT 50% TARIFFS WERE BAD… WAIT. JUST WAIT. HERE COMES 100%. Canadians, this is getting freaking ridiculous and scary. Mark Carney was elected during this trade war because Canadians were told he was the guy who could handle Donald Trump and protect our economy. Now we're watching that relationship fall apart while Carney turns around and builds closer trade ties with Communist China. And Trump has already warned Canada: push too far toward China and 100% tariffs could only be the beginning. To be clear, the 100% tariff hasn't happened yet. It's a threat. But imagine what happens if it does. Canadian companies trying to sell into America suddenly become ridiculously expensive. Orders disappear. Factories shutter. Hours get cut. Jobs disappear. And eventually that pain reaches every Canadian family. Meanwhile we're hearing “Who cares?” about talking to Trump. Who cares? We freaking care! America buys roughly three-quarters of Canada's merchandise exports. You don't replace that market overnight by shaking hands with China. This isn't about liking Trump. I couldn't care less whether Carney likes the man. His job is to protect Canadians. We were worried about 25%. Very worried at 50%. Now we're talking about 100%. THIS IS INSANE! And guess who gets screwed if this goes sideways? Not the politicians. "THEY ARE PROFITING" It's we civilians that will pay the price. And that’s why I say it’s time for Carnage Carney and this entire system of governance to be changed. Not through chaos, not through violence, but through Canadians standing up, demanding accountability and using our democratic power. Governments are supposed to work for us, not gamble with our jobs, our pensions, our industries and our children’s future. We need leadership that puts Canadians first, protects our sovereignty and remembers who actually pays the price when politicians screw things up. Enough is enough. Canada belongs to Canadians, and it’s time we started governing it that way.”
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🚨BREAKING: The Bank of Canada says Canada’s economy will crawl at just 1.1%, 1.2%, 1.6% growth over the next three years. While the PM brags about “unimaginable” growth, businesses are leaving, productivity is tanking, and every Canadian is on the hook for $2,000 more debt this year. Reality hurts under these Liberals #cdnpoli
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IT'S NATIONAL FARMERS' DAY! Here’s to the early risers & late nighters who keep Ontario growing. Thanks for everything you do today and every day! 💚💛 #ontariosoilcrop #nationalfarmersday
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Ben Vaarkamp retweeted
Haldimand OPP Seeking Public Assistance Following Concerning Incident On October 4, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a witness reported seeing a young girl, believed to be between 7 and 9 years old, in distress. Two adults were observed with the young girl. All parties were observed in a brown or beige Lincoln MKX. The incident occurred near Concession 2 Walpole and Haldimand Road 55. The vehicle was last seen heading north toward Highway 6 on Haldimand Road 55. The child is described as white, approximately 8 to 9 years old, around five feet tall, with shoulder-length blonde hair. She was wearing a white t-shirt and white leggings with a purple and black floral pattern. The male is described as white, in his forties, wearing a ball cap and possibly shorts. The female is also white, in her forties, with darker hair in a ponytail, an average build, and wearing a white t-shirt with blue, white, and pink flowered leggings. The investigation is ongoing. If you have any information that could assist in identifying the suspects or locating the child, please contact Haldimand County OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. Please reference #E251350964. #HaldimondOPP^ec
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Good morning ☀️
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Horrific. Reports of a mass shooting and church set on fire in Michigan at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. FBI and ATF are en route to the scene. Please pray for the victims now. Christianity is under attack.
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⏰ Don’t forget! Time’s ticking on your chance to upgrade and save. From now until August 31, trade in your legacy Ag Leader® display or assisted steering system and score major savings on the latest InCommand® Go tech. 👉 agleader.com/swap
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Starred the day with updating the nozzle body solenoids on this golf sprayer, and then building the new mobile spot checking unit of Rtk gps corrections. @AgLeaderTech @ONeilsFarmEquip
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New project completed. Rightspot pwm for golf courses in Canada. Complete with Rtk and displaycast @AgLeaderTech @ONeilsFarmEquip @OntarioGSA @GolfSupers @thesprayman
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🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day 🌾 Today we salute the heart of our nation—its land and those who farm it. Here’s to Canadian agriculture, feeding our communities and fueling our future. #CanadaDay2025 #FarmProud #XCelebratesCanada #CanadianAg
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Whether it's erecting new road signs in Prince Edward County, handing out "pass carefully" equipment stickers in Chatham-Kent, or replacing and refreshing SMV signs on wagons in Huron, local federations of agriculture across Ontario have been working on making sure rural roads are as safe as they can be. To learn more about road safety projects by local federations, visit: ofa.on.ca/wp-content/uploads…
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This #MentalHealthWeek, we want every farmer to hear this: You are not alone. If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need someone to talk to, please reach out. The Farmer Wellness Initiative is here for you - confidential, 24/7, and free. Call 1-866-267-6255.
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Wishing you a bright, joyful Easter from all of us at Ag Leader! 🐣
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No farm is too small for big wins.
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Self propelled or pulled, new or old, red, green, or gold: Let’s get you set up with #RightSpot today. @AgLeaderTech @windyridgeag
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When it comes to data, Ag Leader has the interests of no one, except the grower, in mind. While partnering with Ag Leader for your data management and data services solutions, rest assured your data and information remains your own. #farmdata #yourdataisyours #agleader
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Looking forward to it!! #ontag @OntarioSoilCrop
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