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Consumers line up, support greenhouse tomato producer

When Platinum Produce found themselves facing a surplus of tomatoes they couldn’t move they turned to social media. Their posts went viral. » Read more...

Ottawa to fund 2,000 youth jobs in agricultural sector

This investment amounts to $21.4 million to enhance the Youth Employment and Skills Program (YESP). Applications are now open and are first-come, first-served. » Read more...

Airport initiative boosts vaccinations among ag migrant workers

Efforts to translate public health resources into different languages have been key to the success of vaccination efforts for agricultural migrant workers. » Read more...

Energy Conservation for Commercial Greenhouses

With heating costs becoming an issue yet again, growers cannot afford to not have this resource.

After reviewing the principles behind heat loss, Dr. Bartok discusses greenhouse siting, construction materials, insulation, fuels and heating, ventilation and cooling, space utilization, utilities, trucking costs, and management.

Appendices include an Energy Conservation Checklist, Heat Loss Calculations, Useful Conversions, and Selected Product Manufacturers and Distributors.

Tables and diagrams throughout. » Order now

Modular farms open doors to commercial-scale plant production

Known as CubicFarm modules, the indoor food-grade stainless steel growing chambers that flank the central work area can produce 6,240 heads of lettuce onsite every three weeks, as well as other produce, herbs, and microgreens. A conveyor cycles more than 250 growing trays along a patented undulating path in as little as 90 minutes, receiving light and nutrient-rich water along the way. » Learn more

Cultivating a space for cannabis at retail

Although current legislation does not permit garden centres to supply seeds and seedlings, they can still play a significant role in the cannabis space. This budding sector of horticulture provides an opportunity to equip home growers with both the supplies and education needed, as well as establish a welcoming space. » Learn more

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Manitoba wants feedback on where agriculture needs to go

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Agricultural leadership program opens applications for new intake

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Greenhouse producers among Canada’s Best Managed Companies

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Events

Advancing Automation in Canada’s Agri-food Sector

May 12
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Vertical Farming Workshop for Northern Ontario

May 13
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Next generation greenhouse energy solutions

May 26
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Virtual Grower Day – Flowers & Veg

June 2
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