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Food for Thought: From arts to agriculture, James Snyder saw big picture

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01.04.2026

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Food for Thought: From arts to agriculture, James Snyder saw big picture

In past columns, I've discussed people who helped guide me, not only as a person, but also in my agriculture career. James Snyder was one.

Many of you may have read that James Snyder passed away suddenly in New Zealand, his second home. You may have no idea who he was, other than his love and involvement with local arts and culture. He truly enjoyed working with so many people who made Chatham-Kent a better place to live.

I knew James for his love for the land and for his impact in the agriculture sector, not just here in Chatham-Kent, but across Ontario and Canada and in many parts of the world.

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In past columns, I’ve discussed people who have helped guide me, not only as a person, but also in my agriculture career. James Snyder was one of them.

James was very proud of his British heritage. During my last visit, he........

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