A 150-year legacy of five generations

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EDITOR'S NOTE

"In this week's feature, read about this Nova Scotia farm's 150-year legacy. With the fifth generation currently running operations, this farm is a testament to succession planning, collaborative management and seeking market opportunity to evolve. "

Jill Filmer, editor

News

Canadian agri-food exporters urge for USMCA renewal in Washington

This week, leading Canadian agri-food exporters are meeting with U.S. lawmakers ahead of the renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA/CUSMA) in Washington D.C. to advocate for the importance of managing trade.

Niagara College unveils news research greenhouse

Niagara College has added a new research greenhouse for horticultural research on the Daniel J. Patterson Campson in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ont. to conduct specialized trials for testing technologies and production practices.

FVGC's next chapter: Executive director to retire

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) executive director Massimo Bergamini will be transitioning into retirement and will position FVGC for its next chapter and new leadership over the coming months.

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The federal government released Budget 2025: Canada Strong last week and agriculture groups have responded with approval and more questions.

Features

A 150-year legacy of five generations

Succession planning and courageous management are key for this profitable multigenerational farm in Nova Scotia.

Harness the power of weather data

Laying the foundation for weather station decision support tools can help growers predict weather, and use the information for pest and disease management.

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