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The Canadian federal government plans to overhaul the temporary foreign worker program, including more surprise inspections of living conditions at farms that employ migrant workers.
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A migrant worker from a farm near Simcoe, Ont. is the latest foreign worker in Ontario to die from COVID-19. The farm currently has 217 positive cases among all its farm employees.
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After the publication of the 2020 Canadian Organic Standards in November, operators have one year to adjust their practices to comply with the revised requirements.
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An increased understanding of the developmental physiology, biochemistry, and molecular biology during early growth, maturation, ripening, and postharvest conditions has improved technologies to maintain the shelf life and quality of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers provides a comprehensive introduction to this subject, offering a firm grounding in the basic science and branching out into the technology and practical applications. An authoritative resource on the science and technology of the postharvest sector, this book surveys the body of knowledge with an emphasis on the recent advances in the field.
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The Migrant Workers Alliance for Change released a report on June 8 that detailed complaints made on behalf of over a thousand migrant workers. The report details workers’ experiences with wage theft, lack of COVID-19 precautions by their employer, poor housing conditions and increased surveillance.
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Whether Canadians were simply restocking depleted pantries, preparing to shop less frequently and reduce their exposure to COVID-19, or truly panic buying, grocery store sales surged in March 2020. Following the March spike, grocery store receipts continued to rise, with year-over-year sales rising 19 per cent in the week of April 11.
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The 2020 Horticulture School hosted by Manitoba Agriculture and Resource Development will be presented via webinar during the summer and fall.
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Michigan State University is hosting a week of webinars from 12-1 p.m. EST during July 27-31, 2020.
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Catch this June 2 webinar on strategies to reduce risks associated with COVID-19 for U-Pick operations and on-farm produce sales.
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