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November 20, 2019
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New foundation will assist U of G agriculture students

The Lori Litherland Foundation is the first initiative to assist financially disadvantaged students engaged in agricultural studies at the University of Guelph.


Lakefield, Ont. family bestowed high honour

Lakefield, Ont.'s McLean family has been named 2019 Farm Family of the Year by the Peterborough County Federation of Agriculture and the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.


Global Berry Congress to look toward future

The Global Berry Congress returns to Rotterdam in The Netherlands, from March 30 to April 1, with a major focus on the future viability of soft fruit production, supply chains, distribution models and markets.
 
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Grapevine Viruses

Tackling grapevine viruses

As the Canadian wine grape industry develops and matures, the incidence of grapevine leaf viruses is expanding to the point where they are impacting grape production, and as a result, are affecting the finances of the wine industry as a whole. » Read more...
 
Organic Horticulture

Organic horticulture research: where are we now?

As the demand for organic fruits and vegetables grows amongst Canadian consumers, organic farmers are eager to improve their production practices. » Read more...
 
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Dec. 16-17
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