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New intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology Program opening

A new intake of the Agricultural Clean Technology (ACT) Program – Adoption Stream will open on June 1, 2023. This new intake of the ACT Adoption Stream will provide non-repayable grants between $25,000 and $2 million to help producers purchase and install equipment that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or provides other associated environmental benefits.

Ontario, Canadian governments invest in agricultural leadership development

The governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.3 million over three years through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP) to support 4-H Ontario programming. This funding will allow 4-H Ontario to continue to engage youth interested in a career in the agriculture and agri-food industries.

Farm Family Outreach team responding to need in ag industry

Kori Kuryvial and Emily Freiberg are the Farm Family Outreach team and that team oversees the Farm Family Outreach program that was launched by Family and Community Support Services in February 2023. The Farm Family Outreach program was founded because farm families have unique opportunities and challenges presented to them and as such, “standard” support programs often do not properly address their concerns or properly support them.

 
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Inside View: You can’t get there from here

There’s an increasing amount of chatter these days about how artificial intelligence (A.I.), automation, and mechanization is changing the way we make our greenhouses operate. For those who like things ‘old school’, these options are perhaps compelling reasons to consider the changes that are coming down the pipeline. There are interesting things happening as operations move to be less dependent on a difficult-to-find workforce. » Learn more
 
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New Annuals in the Landscape

In the University of Guelph trials, annuals are tested in both containers and under landscape conditions in multiple locations within an hour’s drive of the University of Guelph. While not perfect, this multi-site testing process can help us picture how different cultivars perform under different growing conditions in southern Ontario. » Learn more
 
 
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Nova Scotia announces new funding for greenhouse in New Glasgow

In Nova Scotia, the provincial government announced new funding for a greenhouse in New Glasgow that will support adults with intellectual disabilities. The government is investing $1.4 million dollars into Summer Street Industries’ agricultural project to build a new, three-bay, all-season, fully accessible greenhouse. » Read More...

New change allows cannabis licensees to improve store visibility

The lack of visibility into some licensed or authorized cannabis stores is putting cannabis store operators, staff, and patrons at risk. The Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) is repealing the visibility requirements from the Cannabis Licensing Regulation. » Read More...

Royal Brinkman Canada adds new sales manager

Royal Brinkman Canada has hired Josh MacIntyre as its new sales manager. Josh will oversee the technical sales team based out of both the Guelph and Kingsville offices in Ontario. MacIntyre has over 15 years of sales experience in plant nutrition products, bio stimulants, and biologicals. He attended the University of Guelph, where he studied agriculture with a focus on plant science. » Read More...

 
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Cultivate    -    July 15-18, 2023

July 15 - July 18, 2023 | Columbus, Ohio » Read More...

The Garden Center Show    -    August 8, 2023

August 8, 2023 | 400 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI » Read More...