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Latest trade dispute over B.C. wine

As dairy products, Bombardier aircraft and softwood lumber continue to bedevil trade relations between Canada and the U.S., negotiators will have to add wine to their list of issues to resolve.


Ont. potato farmers reach ‘critical point’ in harvest season

It’s potato harvest season once again and as storage bins throughout the area begin to fill up with mounds of taters, some farmers are finding themselves in a bit of a high-wire act to ensure they don’t lose their crops.


McCain recognizes champion growers in NB

The Grand Falls and Florenceville-Bristol, NB, growers’ banquets were held in August 2017 to recognized the top grower partners of McCain.
 
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Local food marketing workshop coming to Alberta

Essentials of Selling Local Food takes place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 24, 2017, at the Wildwood Recreation Complex in Wildwood, Alta.
“This one-day workshop is for people interested in learning more about selling food direct to consumers and potentially transitioning into retail sales,” said Delores Serafin with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “You’ll learn about the local food opportunity, and the different farm direct marketing channels, their benefits and challenges. As well, you’ll hear about the scope of the retail market, market drivers and the pros and cons of accessing the retail market opportunity.”
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Events 
 

Understanding the CanadaGAP Program

October 30-31, 2017
Location: Guelph, Ontario
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Understanding the CanadaGAP Program

November 2-3, 2017
Location: Vancouver, B.C.
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2017 Irrigation Show

November 6-10, 2017
Location: Orlando, Florida
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2017 Dickeya & Pectobacterium Summit

November 9, 2017
Location: Bangor, Maine
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