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Must-see talks at the 2020 virtual Green Industry Show and Conference

Alberta’s Green Industry Show and Conference is running virtually Nov 18-20, 2020. Trade show is free to attend. Here are highlights from the speakers program.


Ontario rolls out new strategy to prevent and contain COVID outbreaks on farms

The Ontario government announced a comprehensive strategy yesterday to help prevent and contain COVID-19 outbreaks in agri-food workplaces.


Documentary provides inside look at foreign worker experience during COVID

Nature Fresh Farms has released a 22-minute documentary offering an inside look at their operations during the COVID-19 outbreak, centering around the experiences of temporary foreign workers.
 
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Growing perennials from seed

As a class, the interest in and sales of perennials have been skyrocketing. Many of the newest introductions have come from the vegetative side, but there continue to be amazing introductions in seed perennials. What are the primary differences between vegetative and seed-propagated perennials, and when would a grower choose to go with the seed option? » Learn more
 
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Leveraging innovation to reduce energy costs

Growing any type of agricultural product requires the right inputs, the right conditions and the right investments. For the thriving greenhouse sector, controlling energy costs will be a key element of most operators’ growth strategies in the coming years. Here’s how new innovations and programs can help. » Learn more
 
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