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EDITOR'S NOTE

"As far as I'm concerned, it doesn't get any better than peach season. Learn how this distillery makes good use of the tender fruit "not pretty enough" for the grocery store. Plus, take a listen to the latest IWCA episode with OFA's Cathy Lennon. "

Jill Filmer, editor

News

AAFC: Nova Scotia farmers to receive on-farm water supply support

Nova Scotia has faced drought conditions this summer due to high temperatures and less rainfall than anticipated for this time of year. This has led to water restrictions and fire bans across the province.

Do More Ag announces renewal of farmer mental health resource AgTalk

The Do More Agriculture Foundation is pleased to report AgTalk has been renewed and will continue to support farmer mental health and wellness.

Ontario fruit and vegetable updates 8/26

Here's the latest status updates for vegetable and fruit crops in Ontario from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA).

Label updates for LOROX L herbicide and Coragen MaX insecticide

A minor use label expansion has been approved by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) for LOROX L herbicide for the control and suppression of labelled weeds for raspberry, blackberry, rhodiola and edible honeysuckle.

Features

IWCA series: Cathy Lennon

As the executive director of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and now Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture honouree, Cathy Lennon's day can be filled with different advocacy and lobbying activities.

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ICYMI: Raising a glass to reducing food waste

Every year, more than 3,000 tons of peaches, plums and other tender fruit grown in Ontario’s Niagara region are thrown away for being overripe or not pretty enough for grocery store shelves.