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Asparagus grower wins OFVGA Award of Merit

Former Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) chair Brenda Lammens has been named the 2017 recipient of the organization’s Industry Award of Merit.


Scheduling with drip irrigation webinar

The HortSnacks-to-Go 2016-2017 Webinar Series continues on January 30, 2017, at 3 p.m. MT (5 p.m. ET).


U.S. challenges B.C. wine program

The U.S. government has launched a trade enforcement action against Canada at the World Trade Organization, stating that B.C.'s liquor regulations discriminate against the sale of U.S. wine.
 
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Apples

Club apples in Canada

A representative of Enza Fruit Products, the U.S. subsidiary of New Zealand-based Enza/T&G Global, recently shared with B.C. fruit growers his views on club varieties and how they are influencing the market.

The quality control and packing manager for Enza’s Washington state operations, Chris Willet explained that Washington growers have lots experience with club varieties. Indeed, the top nine of the United States’ leading 15 growers are from Washington.
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2017 Pacigic Agriculture Show

Jan. 26-28, 2017
Location: Tradex, Abbotsford, BC
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2017 Ontario Processing Vegetable Industry Conference

Jan 31- Feb. 1, 2017
Location: Four Point Sheraton Hotel, London, Ont.
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2017 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention

Feb. 22-23, 2017
Location: Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ont.
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