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Editor's Note 
 
Education can be used as a tool to make communities stronger. Learn about one of the many reasons why in my interview with Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree Jolene MacEachern. Enjoy the last week of July!
- Jill Filmer, editor
 
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CFA signs Memorandum of Understanding with National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) is proud to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food (NCIAF). This agreement marks a significant step toward building stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers across Canada.


Ontario fruit & vegetable updates 7/29

What's happening for fruit and vegetable production in Ontario? Here's the latest from the specialists at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.


Ontario wine sales spike with Buy Canadian movement

As the "Buy Canadian" movement grows, Ontario wines sales have grown by more than 60 per cent following the pull of U.S. products from the shelves of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) back in March.


Tender fruit and grapes: a great year for flavour and quality in Ontario

Ontario Tender Fruit and Fresh Grape Growers expect a cooler-than-usual spring slowed early development, bringing the season back to a more traditional timeline after last year’s early harvest.


 
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Postharvest Biology and Technology of Fruits, Vegetables, and Flowers

This book 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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IWCA series: Jolene MacEachern

Fuelled by a passion for agriculture, Jolene MacEachern is an advocate for the family farm. She is the director of strategic projects in the faculty of agriculture at Dalhousie University and works to improve learning opportunities for students to set them up for success in the ag industry. In this conversation with agriculture editor Jill Filmer, MacEachern stresses the importance of education and research to improve economic development and the success of the agriculture sector. » Listen Now
 
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AAFC: The tillage balancing act

Many Canadian farmers rely on tillage – the practice of turning over soil in their fields – to prepare for planting crops like potatoes. Tillage, in some respects, is a double-edged sword. Increased tillage can help reduce soil diseases, but too much can also increase weeds and degrade soil quality, making it more prone to erosion or reducing crop yields. The trick is for producers to find the right balance. » Read More
 
 
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