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April 30, 2019
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Grower Day

National food policy to combat food insecurity

The federal government has rolled out its first national food policy to address food access, security and waste. Initiatives include a three-year immigration pilot for full-time non-seasonal agricultural workers.


Bioproducts receive $11.2 M in funding

A federal investment of up to $11.2 million has been announced to the Bioproducts Cluster under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, supporting new applications for farm crops and residues.


Vegetable processing industry changes

Ontario’s processing vegetable industry says the Ford government did not consult with growers before it announced plans to overhaul the sector’s marketing and pricing system, reports iPolitics.
 
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Greenhouse expansions grow south

Some Canadian greenhouse operations continue to expand south of the border, while others postpone the move. AMCO Group in Leamington had planned on an expansion in Florida, but has since decided against it. NatureFresh Farms also began building a 45-acre site in Delta, Ohio in 2014, but that has not stopped them from expanding domestically. » Learn more
 
Grower Day

Grower Day to feature new technology

Greenhouse Canada magazine’s annual Grower Day has expanded into a two-day event. Running from June 18 to 19 in St. Catharines, Ont., the event is joined by sister publications Grow Opportunity, Canadian Security and Canadian Packaging. Day 1’s theme is ‘flourishing in the technological age’, focusing on the latest in IPM, lighting, water filtration and more. » Learn more
 
Events 
 

GreenTech

June 11-13, 2019
Location: Netherlands
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Grower Day

June 18-19, 2019
Location: St. Catharines, ON
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International Floriculture Expo

June 18-20, 2019
Location: Miami, FL
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Cultivate’19

July 13-16, 2019
Location: Columbus, OH
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