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B.C. launches ag emergency planning and preparedness fund

The new fund will support the purchase, upgrading and installation of equipment and infrastructure by those who have a direct role in preparing and responding to agricultural emergencies.


FCC: Recruiting the right person

Finding workers for farm-related jobs can be challenging, given the labour market shortages, which is why, once you find the right people for the job, it’s important to keep them.


Vineland names new director of horticulture technology systems

Brian Lynch will lead Vineland’s vision for the HTS program, a hub for testing, validating and optimizing Canadian and international horticultural technology solutions.


 
 
CANADIAN FRUIT & VEGETABLE SUMMIT 
 
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Coming to St. Catharines this November!

Soil and water are the great equalizers in agriculture, but managing them is not a one-size-fits-all process. With rising input costs and supply chain issues, knowing how best to work with the tools you already have and how best to supplement them is key. On Nov. 29, the Canadian Fruit & Vegetable Summit will bring together researchers, extension specialists and growers for an educational summit on key topics in soil and water. Expert presentations and panel discussions will cover actionable insights, leading research and best management practices to take home and use on-farm. » Register Now
 
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ICYMI: Continuing a legacy of regenerative agriculture

In 2022, the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food launched the Regenerative Agriculture and Agritech Network advisory group. Its goal was to create a strategy for a more resilient food system by adopting more sustainable agricultural practices and utilizing agritech. Jacob Beaton, owner of Tea Creek and RAAN member, says Indigenous agriculture is inherently regenerative. » Read More...
 
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Podcast: Conversations from #COFS23

In mid-September, Ontario aggies head to Canada's Outdoor Farm Show to see the latest equipment and innovations – and have some conversations. While at COFS, we spoke with Peggy Brekveld, OFA president and IWCA alumni, Ian Virtue, IFAO marketing and communications co-ordinator, and Dean Anderson, strategic advisor, agriculture, with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services. » Read More...
 
 
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IWCA Summit

Nov. 7 | Hamilton, Ont. » Read More...