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Canada more reliant on home-grown produce

A recent report from Farm Credit Canada found Canada is relying slightly less on imported fruits and vegetables, although there is still a somewhat prevalent reliance on imports.


Vineland's research nets $23M in SCAP funding

This multi-year investment will support the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in research activities to increase the competitiveness and profitability of horticulture in Ontario and Canada.


IWCA podcast: In conversation with Cheryle Warkentine

Warkentine, co-owner of Aletta Holsteins in Manitoba, speaks about her journey in agriculture, running a diversified farm, the importance of innovation, and her extensive community involvement.


 
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Is your operation ready for its close-up?

Submissions are rolling in for our 2024 Cover Photo Contest! Think your farm has what it takes to be featured on our magazine cover?

Fruit & Vegetable wants to show off the ins and outs of the growing season, from field to market and every step in between. Enter before September 15 for a chance at your photo being featured on the cover of Fruit & Vegetable’s November print issue.

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TCM: Legume-based cover crop opportunities

Producers know cover crops can provide an array of benefits, such as improved soil health and decreased disease, insect and weed problems. But in the short term, the costs of buying the seed and planting the cover crop can be a barrier to adoption of this practice. A southern Ontario project is evaluating some legume-based cover crop options to see if they might help overcome this barrier. » Read More...
 
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ICYMI: The seed of an idea

Half a century of nurturing and community support has grown a single acre of strawberries into the operation Alf and Sandee Krause run today. The Krause Berry Farms and Estate Winery began with a single acre of strawberries a teenaged Krause hoped offered decent returns with a three- to four-week harvest window. » Read More...
 
 
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Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-Cut Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh-cut fruits and vegetables represent one of the most rapidly growing convenient food sectors.

This book provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of modern MAP technologies for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables.

Modified Atmosphere Packaging for Fresh-cut Fruits & Vegetables highlights the latest developments in the packaging industry and how they could impact the fresh-cut industry.

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Events 
 

Ag In Motion

July 16-18 | South of Saskatoon » Read More...

BCWGC AGM/Grower Day

Aug. 6-7 | Penticton, B.C. » Read More...

USApple Outlook 2024

Aug. 14-16 | Chicago, IL » Read More...