Horticulture Info Exchange - Ontario Agriculture2024-03-29T14:34:01Zhttps://ontag.farms.com/forum/categories/horticulture-info-exchange/listForCategory?categoryId=3646443%3ACategory%3A154&feed=yes&xn_auth=noCongratulations Joel Jarvis! Ontario farmer breaks World Record for largest squash.tag:ontag.farms.com,2011-10-17:3646443:Topic:248152011-10-17T14:47:56.170ZAgOntariohttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AgOntario
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<p><span class="font-size-4">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.</span></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-4">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.</span></p>
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<blockquote><p>SIMCOE, ONT. — Joel Jarvis watched with the anticipation of an expectant father as his baby put on as much as 40 pounds a day.</p>
<p>The St. Thomas resident knew it was going to be a big one but never imagined in his wildest dreams that it would easily “squash” the world records.</p>
<p>His prizewinning squash tipped the scales at 674.3 kg or 1,486.6 pounds, easily eclipsing the old record of 560 kg or 1,234 pounds as confirmed by Guinness World Records.</p>
<p>Jarvis broke the record on Oct. 1 at the Port Elgin Pumpkinfest, which Jarvis describes as the “Kentucky Derby” for giant vegetables.</p>
<p>“This has been a long time coming,” he told the <i>Toronto Star</i>. “I’m 38 and I have been doing this since I was 11,” said the horticulturist, who got his training at the Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro, N.S.</p>
<p>“Sometimes the wind blows the right way and the sun shines right.”</p>
<p>No matter how you slice it, this is a big deal in the world of oversized vegetables. Word is seeds from the world’s largest pumpkin last year sold for more than $1,600 apiece.</p>
<p>“To be honest I might get $40 a seed,” said Jarvis, who figures his various prize monies — including from the Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario — will add up to as much as $8,000, and that will likely go toward a new van now that his family has just expanded by one.</p>
<p>That’s right, he’s also the proud papa of a seven-pound baby girl, Rayna, who decided to arrive just as he was showing off his prize squash.</p>
<p>The added twist to the gargantuan squash is that it out-plumped the largest pumpkin at the Norfolk County Fair, which Jarvis also grew. The pumpkin weighed 1,426 pounds or 646.822 kg and fetched $2,000 in prize money at the fair in Simcoe, Ont. The squash, meanwhile, won $300.</p>
<p>As far as anyone knows in the 171 years of the Norfolk County Fair, this is the first time a squash beat out a pumpkin on the scales, according to Karen Matthews, the fair’s general manager.</p>
<p>The heaviest pumpkin on record weighed 821.23 kg (1,810 lb. 8 oz.) and was presented by Chris Stevens at the Stillwater Harvest Fest in Stillwater, Minn., on Oct. 9, 2010, according to the Guinness Book of Records.</p>
<p>Jarvis says his squash is not genetically modified but is the result of cross breeding and a whole bunch of fertilizers and non-stop tender-loving care. It was planted on May 6.</p>
<p>“You start off with a little seedling and it grows the same length of time as a regular squash or pumpkin, but as soon as you get it in the ground you are pushing it to the extreme with your fertilizers,” he said.</p>
<p>Jarvis said the vegetables actually grew for about 90 days and “there were days that it was putting on average 35 to 40 pounds a day. That’s bad for people, but when you are talking pumpkins and squash. . . ”</p>
<p>He said most people think that given its size, the squash wouldn’t be edible, “but my wife (Kristine) made squash soup last year with ours (another whopper of a squash) and it was fantastic.”</p>
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</blockquote> Ontariofresh.ca - a New Website for Growers/Farmers, Distributors & Related Groups - Register Now!tag:ontag.farms.com,2011-05-24:3646443:Topic:179212011-05-24T14:15:03.506ZOntAG Adminhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/OntAGAdmin
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<p><b>Toronto, Ontario</b> – From hospitals to major foodservice providers, Ontariofresh.ca has seen steady growth in the number of registrants to this free, new online local food marketplace. On April 4<sup>th</sup> registration opened for Ontariofresh.ca, a business-to-business (B2B) website where…</p>
<p align="center"><b>Ontariofresh.ca Offers Economic Value For Agriculture Business</b></p>
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<p><b>Toronto, Ontario</b> – From hospitals to major foodservice providers, Ontariofresh.ca has seen steady growth in the number of registrants to this free, new online local food marketplace. On April 4<sup>th</sup> registration opened for Ontariofresh.ca, a business-to-business (B2B) website where growers/producers, buyers, distributors, processors and everyone who is interested in growing their business can come together to sell and source local products.</p>
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<p>“Achieving success on Ontariofresh.ca has been a labour of love to ensure the site meets the needs and demands of all stakeholders,” said Burkhard Mausberg, President of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation. “The collaboration over the past five months has been astounding. We’ve met with stakeholders in focus groups, analyzed other local food web sites and met all members across the value chain which is reflected in the functionality of Ontariofresh.ca.”</p>
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<p>Currently in the registration phase, Ontariofresh.ca is collecting information to populate the site with four profile types: farmers, buyers, distributors and friends/supporters. A short survey identifies key criteria such as location, availability, traceability and more. With a focus on the business of local food, the site will make connections between buyers and sellers easier, building a community that celebrates Ontario products.</p>
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<p>Although the full site won’t be available until September, buyers and sellers are excited, signing up and spreading the word. Current registration numbers show a diverse representation from all levels of the food value chain: 50 per cent of registrants are farmers/producers, 25 per cent are buyers or distributors and the remaining 25 per cent are friends / supporters (for example, agriculture associations and regional food networks).</p>
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<p>“As a grower in Ontario, I love the idea of connecting growers with large purchasers. It’s important to me to keep agriculture in our own backyards and Ontariofresh.ca will provide the means for growers to expand their customer base and target more Ontario purchasers,” commented Eric Bowman, Ontariofresh.ca user and Owner of Gallery on the Farm.</p>
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<p>“The interest, support and feedback we have received from all levels of the value chain, validates the need for a B2B site like Ontariofresh.ca,” said Mausberg. “The site is meant as a complement to existing regional food networks and local food websites that connect consumers to growers and producers regionally. We are interested in connecting businesses and public institutions that will purchase from growers and producers in bulk.”</p>
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<p>Throughout the spring and summer, information will be collected and profiles built to prepare for the full Ontariofresh.ca launch in September. Registration is open online at <b>Ontario</b><i>fresh</i>.ca or by calling 1-888-249-9399 or 647-426-8420 and we’ll do it for you.</p>
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<p><b>Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation:</b></p>
<p>Ontario’s Greenbelt is over 1.8 million acres of green space, farmland, vibrant communities, forests, wetlands, and watersheds – all permanently protected by world-leading legislation. In return, the Greenbelt gives back much to Ontario, providing $5.4 billion to Ontario’s economy through farming and food production, and $2.6 billion in ecosystem services annually. Through projects like Ontariofresh.ca, the Foundation is expanding its support of Ontario’s agri-food value chain and helping to sustain economic viability. </p>
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<p>The Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation is working to help farmers in the Greenbelt and across Ontario be more successful; to protect and enhance natural features; and to strengthen local economies. To learn more about the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, please visit <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.greenbelt.ca/">www.greenbelt.ca</a>.</p>
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<br/><br/>-- <br/><font color="#008000">Julienne Spence<br/>Communications Manager<br/>Office: 416-960-0001 ext. 311<br/>Mobile: 416-795-8892</font><font color="#800000"><br/> jspence@greenbeltfund.ca</font> <br/><font color="#008000"><strong>Greenbelt Fund<br/></strong>68 Scollard Street, Suite 201<br/>Toronto, Ontario M5R 1G2<br/></font><font color="#800000"><a href="http://www.ontariofresh.ca">www.ontariofresh.ca</a></font> <br/><font color="#009945"><strong>Possibility grows here.<br/></strong></font> Vegetable Greenhouses NEED new, young growers--but where are all the jobs?tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-12-01:3646443:Topic:73022010-12-01T16:39:35.000ZJamie Bolandhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JamieBoland
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<p><font size="3">This is great for me, because I am a young <em>Greenhouse Technician</em>, recently graduated from a 2 year program where I focused mainly on Greenhouse Vegetable Production.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3">I am very resourceful, and have pooled together all my contacts to maximize my chances of landing a contract in an Ontario vegetable greenhouses as soon as possible. I have been using forums, following up on all leads, and even revisited the Niagara/Chatham/Leamington area several times to secure a Grower position. I have contacted growers and consultants I know, which has given me good leads but I still have not secured a position and contract.</font></p>
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<p><font size="3"><strong>I have excellent references, and lots of experience...</strong></font> <strong><font size="5">Help!</font></strong></p>
<p><font size="3">Any suggestions, advice or discussion is greatly appreciated!!</font></p>
<p><font size="3"><strong>You can find my resume on my website if needed: jamieboland.blogspot.com</strong></font></p>
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<p> </p> New Farmers Market Opening in Stratford. Do you visit farmers markets?tag:ontag.farms.com,2010-05-16:3646443:Topic:51182010-05-16T15:37:04.000ZOntAG Adminhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/OntAGAdmin
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<p></p> Vineland Research: To deliver commercialization opportunities to the horticulture sector: Any Ideas for them?tag:ontag.farms.com,2009-10-19:3646443:Topic:17932009-10-19T16:29:17.000ZJoe Daleshttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/JoeDales
GOVERNMENTS PARTNER TO BUILD NEW MARKETS FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCERS<br />
This Agriculture Canada news release came in and wondered what everyone thought of this project?<br />
Do you think it will help? What ideas and feedback would you provide them? Thanks, Joe<br />
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VINELAND, Ontario, October 16, 2009 – Faster access to new plant varieties and processes will help horticulture producers remain innovative and competitive. The Governments of Canada and Ontario will invest $15.6 million in the Vineland Research…
GOVERNMENTS PARTNER TO BUILD NEW MARKETS FOR HORTICULTURE PRODUCERS<br />
This Agriculture Canada news release came in and wondered what everyone thought of this project?<br />
Do you think it will help? What ideas and feedback would you provide them? Thanks, Joe<br />
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VINELAND, Ontario, October 16, 2009 – Faster access to new plant varieties and processes will help horticulture producers remain innovative and competitive. The Governments of Canada and Ontario will invest $15.6 million in the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) to coordinate and deliver commercialization opportunities to the horticulture sector.<br />
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"Research and innovation are the keys to the competitiveness and profitability of our growers,” said Parliamentary Secretary Pierre Lemieux, on behalf of Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. “This investment will translate into new advances which will in turn translate into more economic opportunity for the horticulture sector.”<br />
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“Industry-driven research and a focus on commercialization will result in more jobs, a more competitive horticulture industry and a stronger economy,” said Leona Dombrowsky, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.<br />
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VRIC will work with the agricultural industry, colleges, universities and other research institutions, including Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, to develop the capacity of horticultural producers to grow new, high-value crop varieties, to use more efficient production processes and to find ways to increase the year-round supply of products.<br />
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“Horticulture producers in this region and across Canada are true leaders in providing the highest quality and innovative food and plants to consumers,” said Member of Parliament Dean Allison (Niagara-West-Glanbrook), who made the announcement with Mr. Lemieux in Vineland, Ontario today. “The Government of Canada supports these efforts through investments in world-class research institutes like Vineland.”<br />
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“On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, I thank the federal and provincial governments for their contribution to developing the Centre's science capabilities,” said VRIC CEO Jim Brandle. “We are committed to horticultural research and innovation that strengthens the competitiveness of Canadian farmers and agri-business through leading edge science and business development. Today's announcement is another important milestone to reaching that goal.”<br />
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This investment in VRIC is one of Ontario’s innovation and science initiatives under Growing Forward, a federal-provincial-territorial agricultural policy that supports the development of a profitable and innovative sector. For more information about Growing Forward, visit <a href="http://www.agr.gc.ca/growingforward">www.agr.gc.ca/growingforward</a> or <a href="http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/growingforward/index.htm">www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/about/growingforward/index.htm</a>.<br />
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The VRIC was created in 2007 as an industry-led, not-for-profit organization specializing in horticultural research and commercialization. For more information about VRIC, visit <a href="http://www.vinelandresearch.com">www.vinelandresearch.com</a>. "Agriculture: The Forgotten Industry?"tag:ontag.farms.com,2009-10-15:3646443:Topic:17102009-10-15T15:14:44.000ZAgOntariohttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AgOntario
<b>View "Agriculture: The Forgotten Industry?" - Parts 1 to 5 on PublicVoice.tv<br />
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Jamie Reaume is the Executive Director of the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association, which was created to help farmers in the region sell their products in the local marketplace.<br />
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Situated in the protected Greenbelt area that runs through Southern Ontario, the Holland Marsh has for decades been considered a crown jewel for agricultural production.<br />
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A long time provider of traditional crops such as carrots, onions and celery, the Association is now diversifying crop production to meet a wider demand across the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region.<br />
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Vegetables are not only grown within the Marsh, but also stored, processed and packaged, shortening the entire distribution chain and strengthening the local economy. "Marsh Madness"tag:ontag.farms.com,2009-10-10:3646443:Topic:16712009-10-10T20:18:56.000ZAvia Eekhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AviaEek
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/marsh-madness/article1319792/">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/marsh-madness/article1319792/</a> This is a really, really good article about the Holland Marsh exports.
<a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/marsh-madness/article1319792/">http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/marsh-madness/article1319792/</a> This is a really, really good article about the Holland Marsh exports. Wet Weather in Holland Marshtag:ontag.farms.com,2009-10-09:3646443:Topic:15832009-10-09T13:09:34.000ZAvia Eekhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AviaEek
Well, usually I am a very up-beat, optimistic person. Today, not so much! This year has been really challenging. Worrying about white rot in the wet onion fields, sclerotinia in the carrots, Onion harvest should be winding down right now, and it has barely begun. The onions didn't mature properly this year, some are still standing for heaven sake, not even dug yet! We have crop insurance on the onions, as do many Farmers, but that's not exactly a light at the end of the tunnel! I'm sure they'll…
Well, usually I am a very up-beat, optimistic person. Today, not so much! This year has been really challenging. Worrying about white rot in the wet onion fields, sclerotinia in the carrots, Onion harvest should be winding down right now, and it has barely begun. The onions didn't mature properly this year, some are still standing for heaven sake, not even dug yet! We have crop insurance on the onions, as do many Farmers, but that's not exactly a light at the end of the tunnel! I'm sure they'll find some way to weasel out of having to pay the Farmers for their losses, one way or another. Any onions that have been harvested may or may not dry properly. Farmers who have dryers are using them, but that adds additional costs to the production of this product, on top of the higher than normal input costs already incurrred to keep the onions healthy during the damp summer we've had. The buyers of onions are only willing to pay $5.50 /50# right now. We need at least $6.00, just to break even. When is our government going to realize that the trade they insist on having does not come with fair playing rules. We cannot compete with our trading partners in the global market. There are too many unequal variables, and they're not in our favour! Longer Season Strawberriestag:ontag.farms.com,2009-10-05:3646443:Topic:14602009-10-05T15:15:03.000ZAndrew Campbellhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/AgriNewsHound
Here's a look at some research at the University of Guelph - to get strawberries growing more than a few weeks in June...<br />
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Here's a look at some research at the University of Guelph - to get strawberries growing more than a few weeks in June...<br />
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<a href="http://www.eHarvest.com/default.aspx?vid=vid_9252009132237937">http://www.eHarvest.com/default.aspx?vid=vid_9252009132237937</a> Dufferin Cty - Honeywood landtag:ontag.farms.com,2009-09-22:3646443:Topic:12222009-09-22T20:00:46.000ZWayne Blackhttps://ontag.farms.com/profile/WayneKBlack
A new issue (to me in Huron County) has been brought to my attention. I am quickly being brought up to speed but as we all know, there are always unanswered questions. I thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone out there can toss it back at me.<br />
All I know - vast tract of land being aquired by the Highland Companies. (over 6000 ac). Apparently it is potato land. Someone has decided it is to be mined? Limestone Quarry?<br />
Two articles that I have found dated April 23 (Orangeville paper)…
A new issue (to me in Huron County) has been brought to my attention. I am quickly being brought up to speed but as we all know, there are always unanswered questions. I thought I would throw it out there to see if anyone out there can toss it back at me.<br />
All I know - vast tract of land being aquired by the Highland Companies. (over 6000 ac). Apparently it is potato land. Someone has decided it is to be mined? Limestone Quarry?<br />
Two articles that I have found dated April 23 (Orangeville paper) and June 23 (marketwire):<br />
<a href="http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2009/0423/mailbox/026.html">http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2009/0423/mailbox/026.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/North-Dufferin-Agricultural-And-Community-Taskforce-Ndact-1008163.html">http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/North-Dufferin-Agricultural-And-Community-Taskforce-Ndact-1008163.html</a><br />
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(added Sept. 23) Found a main site for the local resident group: <a href="http://www.ndact.com/NDACT/">http://www.ndact.com/NDACT/</a><br />
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If anyone has any input - toss it out here.<br />
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