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OGVG Growth and Prosperity study analyzes sector's risks and opportunities for success

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers partnered with AIRM Consulting Ltd. to release their "Growth and Sustainability Prosperity" study for the greenhouse vegetable sector in Ontario.


Urban farm in Abbotsford receives $100,000 donation

In Abbotsford, the Archway Urban Farm has received a $100,000 donation from RBC Foundation through RBC Tech for Nature in support of container farm for growing spinach and other greens.


Platform allows trade of pre-owned CEA equipment

With the growing access to pre-owned equipment through Equipped coupled with their financing options, new entrants and current growers can better budget and increase sustainability.


 
 
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Plant Names Simplified

First published in 1931 by renowned horticulturalist Arthur Johnson, this book has become an established classic. Presented in a glossary format, this pocket-sized reference book gives the name, pronunciation and classification of common plants and the meaning behind the Latin origins of the name.

Plant Names Simplified 3rd Edition is a reliable resource for gardeners of all abilities.

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Roadmap to resiliency in greenhouse soils

Careful management of fertility in protected soil-based production systems is necessary for preserving healthy, resilient soils from season to season. One of the unique challenges to soil health in protected spaces is the exclusion of precipitation. By Talia Plaskett. » Learn more
 
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Welcome invaders

Every year, we see a diversity of beneficial insects and mites that appear in greenhouses from surrounding natural landscapes (like little Santas bearing mini pest management gifts). While some of these species may not be commercially available, they may still reduce pest pressure, sometimes in economically important ways. By Larissa Schinkel, Cara McCreary, and Dr. Roselyne Labbé. » Learn more
 
 
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OFVGA offering information session for Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (OFVGA) is holding an information session on using the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) August 23rd from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST.  » Read More...

Vancouver company wants to bring fungi protein to Mars

A mycoprotein collaboration between North Vancouver-based companies Ecoation and Maia Farms is one of four finalists in the Canadian Space Agency and NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge. » Read More...

Canadian government sets new rules for importing romaine lettuce from U.S.

As reported in The Produce Reporter by Blue Book Services on August 1, 2023, the Canadian government has released new temporary licensing rules for importers of U.S. romaine lettuce beginning September 28 and running through December 20, 2023. » Read More...

 
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Farwest Show 2023

August 23, 2023 | Portland, OR » Read More...

World Floral Expo

September 7, 2023 | 655 W 34th St New York, NY » Learn More

Sawaya Gardens Garden Mum Trials Open House

September 14, 2023 | Waterford, Ontario » Learn More

Canadian Greenhouse Conference

October 4, 2023 | Niagara Falls, Ontario » Read More...

PMA Fresh Summit

October 19, 2023 | 800 W Katella Ave, Anaheim » Learn More

Expo Québec Vert

November 2, 2023 | 2670 Av. Beauparlant, Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec » Learn More

Green Industry Show and Conference

November 16, 2023 | 19 Street, Red Deer, Alberta » Learn More

Hort East Conference

November 20, 2023 | 110 Wyse Rd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia » Learn More