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Happy October! Fall harvest festival season is in full swing, and pumpkins are popping up at local farmers markets and stands. Whatever you're working on this week, we hope it goes smoothly!
- Alex Barnard, editor
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Over the past three years, the incidence of staining on garlic bulb wrappers has greatly increased in Ontario. In some fields, the necks of some bulbs at harvest did not shrink/dry down.
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Through the Regional Extension Program, farmers can improve things such as soil health, water supply and management, greenhouse gas emissions and the impact from drought and wildfire.
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The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers and provide them with stronger supports.
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| Canadian Fruit & Vegetable Summit |
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From invasive insects to tricky diseases and resilient weeds, there are a lot of pests fruit and vegetable growers must contend with throughout the growing season.
On Nov. 27, the Canadian Fruit & Vegetable Summit will bring together researchers, extension specialists and growers for an educational summit on key topics in pest and disease management. Expert presentations and panel discussions – including from OMAFA apple IPM specialist Kristy Grigg-McGuffin, University of Guelph professor of plant agriculture Mary Ruth McDonald, and Jason Deveau, OMAFA application technology specialist and Sprayers101 co-creator – will cover actionable insights, leading research and best management practices to take home and use on-farm.
Register today to claim the early bird rate! And check out FruitandVegSummit.com for more information.
» Register today!
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More and more consumers are drifting away from locally grown whole foods, opting for nutrition in their drink powders or developing eating patterns based on the latest social media trend. With a growing disconnect between consumers and the source of their food, it’s becoming more important for farmers to remind themselves and their customers about their basic purpose – to grow good food for people.
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Come together on Oct. 22 to celebrate the culmination of this year's IWCA program with our fifth annual summit! Featuring our hand-selected group of honourees and other prominent ag trailblazers, this live, free event will provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and ideas as our guests share their thoughts through interactive sessions.
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This volume, Temperate Fruits: Production, Processing, and Marketing, presents the latest pomological research on the production, postharvest handling, processing and storage, and information on marketing for a selection of temperate fruits. Topics include microirrigation, sustainable nutrient management, crop protection and plant health management, and farm mechanization.
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