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Feds announce plan for new plant health science facility in Vancouver

In 1911, the Government of Canada purchased the Veitch farm, 50 hectares on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula, near Sidney, British Columbia.


Manitoba AgriInsurance dollar values increasing for 2023 crop year

Manitoba has a high level of AgriInsurance participation, with over 92 per cent of annual crop acres and more than 7,600 farms enrolled in the program.


American in Bloom calling on enrolment for programs

AIB program participation empowers communities to become more beautiful by encouraging the use of colorful plants and trees, enjoying clean environments, and experiencing increased community vitality.
 
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MARKET GARDEN GREENHOUSE IN SOUTHERN ALBERTA

Rare opportunity! Close to Calgary, this operation successfully produces food for the people. This business is a direct to market and grocery store supplier greenhouse with over 40,000 sq ft of indoor space plus outdoor garden. Infrastructure is in place to expand with several other income opportunities including ag education tours, a photographic sunflower field, and a barn venue. As a turn-key sale, the buyer will take over all inventory, supplies, machinery, and more!

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Biopesticides: A Primer

Biopesticides, as defined by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) of Canada, are pest management agents derived from natural sources such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, plants, animals, and as we shall importantly note, minerals. » Learn more
 
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Inside View: “New” things to look forward to

With warmer weather and longer days comes the awakening of a seemingly ever-increasing army of pests and diseases to contend with. Tomato Brown Rugose Fruit Virus (ToBRFV) has now been with us for about seven years. In that time, it has been found in 35 countries across four continents and spawned what seems like its own research department. » Learn more
 
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Annex Bookstore

Herbaceous Perennial Plants, 3rd Edition

Armitage’s extensive traveling, teaching and trialing experiences provide a depth of understanding of the best ornamental perennials for North American gardens unparalleled by any other garden writer.

The third edition of “The Big Perennial Book” (as it is fondly referred to by many practitioners) describes 3,600 species in 1224 pages. More than 300 colour photos complement detailed text filled with the author’s pointed observations of plant performance, cultivar selection and current taxonomy.

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Josef Fischer retires from Syngenta Flowers

Josef leaves the company to fully dedicate his time to innovation projects in floriculture. » Learn more

Canada and Ontario increasing access to high-speed internet service in Middlesex County

New broadband infrastructure will strengthen homes, farms and businesses. » Learn more

Changes at Dümmen Orange to accelerate introduction of genetics to market

The company is making new genetics available for out-licensing to young plant growers and breeders. » Learn more
 
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IPM Essen

January 24 – 27, 2023
Essen, Germany
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LMHIA Horticulture Growers’ Short Course & Pacific Ag Show

January 26 – 28, 2023
Abbotsford, British Columbia
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Christmasworld

February 3 -7, 2023
Frankfurt, Germany
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Future of Food Conference

February 15, 2023
Ottawa, Ontario
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Northwest Flower & Garden Festival

February 15 – 19, 2023
Seattle, Washington
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