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Vegetable Greenhouses NEED new, young growers--but where are all the jobs?

Statistics Canada shows that most of the horticulture/greenhouse management is reaching retirement age, and that almost all of these manage…

Started by Jamie Boland

4 Dec 7, 2011
Reply by Jamie Boland

Congratulations Joel Jarvis! Ontario farmer breaks World Record for largest squash.

At 674.3 kg or 1,486.6 pounds, Joel Jarvis' squash beats the old record of 560 kg or 1,234 pounds as confirmed by Guinness World Records…

Started by AgOntario

0 Oct 17, 2011

Ontariofresh.ca - a New Website for Growers/Farmers, Distributors & Related Groups - Register Now!

Ontariofresh.ca Offers Economic Value For Agriculture Business - New Website Coming: Focus on Business of Local Food Helps Meet Demand-   T…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 May 24, 2011

New Farmers Market Opening in Stratford. Do you visit farmers markets?

News Release, STRATFORD - Slow Food Perth County is starting a Sunday Farmers Market beginning June 6th. All farmers employing good, clea…

Started by OntAG Admin

0 May 16, 2010

Vineland Research: To deliver commercialization opportunities to the horticulture sector: Any Ideas for them?

GOVERNMENTS PARTNER TO BUILD NEW MARKETS FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCERS This Agriculture Canada news release came in and wondered what everyone…

Started by Joe Dales

0 Oct 19, 2009

"Agriculture: The Forgotten Industry?"

View "Agriculture: The Forgotten Industry?" - Parts 1 to 5 on PublicVoice.tv http://www.publicvoice.tv/profiles/blogs/jamie-reaume-agricul

Started by AgOntario

0 Oct 15, 2009

"Marsh Madness"

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/marsh-madness/article1319792/ This is a really, really good article about the Holland Marsh ex…

Started by Avia Eek

0 Oct 10, 2009

Wet Weather in Holland Marsh

Well, usually I am a very up-beat, optimistic person. Today, not so much! This year has been really challenging. Worrying about white rot i…

Started by Avia Eek

4 Oct 10, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

Longer Season Strawberries

Here's a look at some research at the University of Guelph - to get strawberries growing more than a few weeks in June... http://www.eHarv

Started by Andrew Campbell

0 Oct 5, 2009

Low crop prices in the Fall

Onion and carrots prices have been reasonably decent this year. Last year, not so good we were getting paid what my husband's parents did i…

Started by Avia Eek

4 Oct 1, 2009
Reply by Avia Eek

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Vaccinating Canadian Pigs Against Endemic U.S. Diseases Benefits American Buyers

A Partner with Polar Pork says American buyers of Canadian pigs are asking for vaccination programs that will protect those pigs from the diseases they'll encounter once they arrive in the U.S.

Manitoba Agriculture Reports Variable Rainfall and Frost and Wind Damage Over the Past Week

Manitoba Agriculture reports the majority of crops across the province are looking good but some areas could use more rain to assist in crop development. Manitoba Agriculture released its weekly crop report Tuesday.Anne Kirk

Increased PRRS Detection Highlights Need for Ongoing Swine Health Monitoring

The Associate Director of the Swine Health Information Center says some unexpected trends in this month's domestic swine disease monitoring report  demonstrates the need for ongoing surveillance

Biofuel Mandate Sparks Grain Rally

Grain and livestock markets surged the week of June 9 to 13, driven by bullish biofuel policy news, drought concerns, and Middle East tensions, according to Moe and Abhinesh.

G7 Farmers Sound Alarm on Mounting Global Pressures

As inflation, climate change, and global instability strain agriculture, G7 farmers are stepping up to protect food security and sustainability. Their message to world leaders: act now to safeguard the future of farming.

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