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Fine Americas

Greenhouse consultant marks 30 years and counting

Veteran greenhouse consultant Melhem Sawaya celebrated his business’ 30th anniversary late last year, held in Brantford, Ont.


A.M.A. sells over one billion Ellepots

The first company in North America to produce and sell Ellepots to growers, A.M.A. Horticulture has produced and sold more than one billion Ellepots this week.


Growers celebrate OMAFRA specialist’s career

Greenhouse growers and suppliers from across the province gathered to celebrate Shalin Khosla’s career this month at his retirement party in Leamington, Ont.
 
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Bookstore

Agribusiness: Principles of Management, 1st Edition

Intended for all segments of agribusiness as well as non-agribusiness organizations, AGRIBUSINESS: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT presents the changing face of agribusiness in a format that is interesting, straightforward, and easy to understand. This comprehensive text approaches agribusiness as a technology-oriented industry composed of organizations ranging in size from small, family-owned farms or businesses to some of the largest corporations in the world. With multiple opportunities for self-review as well as vignettes, cases, and examples in each chapter, this text shows students the real-world application of what they are learning and provides them with a solid understanding of what management is all about. Coverage of both the principles of business as well as the nuances of agribusiness gives students the unique skills they need in order to apply their knowledge and harness valuable resources. Learn More
 
Featured News 
 
Feature 1

Growing perennials on schedule

In both the first-year flowering and traditional varieties, different series can have multiple bloom times ranging from early spring to late spring. Having multiple selections and using differences in vigour and input forms can assist in spreading out and lengthening overall bloom time throughout the season. Here are some examples to show you how. » Learn more
 
Feature 2

Growing your vertical gardening customer base

When people think of sustainable food gardens, they tend to think along the lines of raised garden beds stretching over an entire backyard. So how can you help your condo-dwelling customers successfully start a garden? They can actually use the vertical space around their living quarters, instead of the horizontal space – this is known as vertical gardening. » Learn more
 
Events 
 
Enertec

IPM Essen

Jan 28-Feb 1
Location: Essen, Germany
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Bedding Plants Workshop

Jan 30
Location: Sturgeon County, AB
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LMHIA Horticulture Growers’ Short Course

Jan 30-Feb2
Location: Abbotsford, BC
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OFVGA AGM

Feb 18
Location: Niagara Falls, ON
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