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Canada Brand updated for modern global marketing

The strategy and tools are free to use, and were developed in collaboration with industry and provincial governments, through focus-testing, research and consultation meetings.

IWCA 2023 nominations now open!

Nominate an outstanding woman in Canadian ag before March 31. Since 2020, we’ve celebrated the achievements of women in Canada’s agriculture industry through the program.

OMAFRA: Weathering the cold in vineyards Etc.

With the high levels of cold injury seen in Niagara last year and the recent cold snap, many grape growers are concerned about winter injury.

Canada celebrates agriculture on Feb. 15

Canadians from coast to coast are invited to participate in Canada's Agriculture Day celebrations on Feb. 15 – a day that highlights the food we love and the people who produce it. The Canadian Centre for Food Integrity (CCFI) leads the online forum Agriculture More Than Ever, which fosters positive discussions about agriculture and food and builds trust between producers and consumers. Ag More Than Ever has been the driving force behind Canada's Agriculture Day, launched in 2017 to celebrate Canadian agriculture, food and everyone who works in the industry.

Solutions for Canadian horticulture growers’ IPM programs

Integrated pest management (IPM) has become increasingly critical to Canadian horticulture growers looking to maximize the yield and quality of their crops in a sustainable manner. A systematic decision-making process, IPM supports a balanced approach to managing crop production systems through sound economic and environmental practices, as outlined here. Whether it’s weeds, insects or diseases, growers who follow IPM program principles are careful to identify pests and monitor their populations before choosing the best crop protection product for their specific challenge. To help simplify your decision at every crop stage, Corteva Agriscience™ has solutions to protect your horticultural crops with ...

 
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THINK FAST. AND HOT.

Efficient and complete burndown of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds.

When it comes to controlling weeds, you don’t have time to mess around. That’s why there’s Ignite® herbicide. It provides proven and complete burndown of annual grasses and broadleaf weeds within 7 to 10 days in a range of crops, including tree fruit, blueberries and grapes. And as an additional bonus, Ignite also prevents sucker growth. So what are you waiting for?

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Keeping it cool

Most community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs close up shop in the fall when the weather cools. But farms that store winter vegetables can provide local produce to their customers all year long. The CSA at Mount Wolfe Farm in Caledon, Ont., runs from May to March and offers members a selection of roughly 30 different vegetable crops thanks to their storage set-up. » Read More...
 
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Podcast: Evolving innovation with Living Lab-Ontario

Tracey Ryan, applied research co-ordinator with the Ontario Soil and Crops Improvement Association (OSCIA) and co-lead of Living Lab-Ontario, discusses the six current projects taking place in Ontario, the learning curve involved in getting the moving pieces to work together, and the future of Living Lab-Ontario. » Read More...
 
 
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Backyard Bounty

Grow more food, with less work, in any yard – now completely revised and expanded!

Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy.

Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, Backyard Bounty shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year.

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Events 
 

Top Crop Summit

Feb. 22-23
Saskatoon
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