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SFU-led B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation expands funding to boost innovation

Simon Fraser University (SFU) has announced that 13 projects will receive a total investment of $2 million, including more than $650,000 from the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI). The 13 projects are aimed at solving challenges facing food production in B.C., including soil health, pest and pathogen management, Indigenous food sovereignty and training opportunities.


Berger Co-CEOs' nominated in Women’s Enterprise ranking

Co-CEOs Melissa and Valerie Berger of Berger, a third-generation family-owned growing media business, have been nominated as a part of the Women’s Enterprise ranking for the fourth year in a row.


GLASE launches new greenhouse systems short course

The Cornell University Greenhouse Lighting and Systems Engineering (GLASE) consortium will deliver their latest virtual short course with a focus on three interactive greenhouse systems. Experts from academia and industry will share how growers can select and operate greenhouse coverings, climate screens, and supplemental horticultural lighting.


 
 
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Biopesticides Handbook

The Biopesticides Handbook details the benefits of biopesticides all along the food chain, offering a full spectrum and review of the range of organisms and organic products that may be used in the biological control of insects.

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Collaboration and comaraderie take centre stage

Greenhouse Canada editor, Amy Kouniakis, shares highlights from the 2023 Green Industry Show and Conference in Red Deer, Alta. The conference featured educational sessions, a bus tour, guided by Dr. Mohyuddin Mirza and many opportunities for attendees to network, collaborate and learn about hot topics in the green industry. » Read more...
 
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INSIDE VIEW: Crossroads or roadblocks?

Greenhouse vegetable growers are at an energy watershed. For most, natural gas has been the fuel of choice for a long time. And for (many) good reasons. It’s clean, convenient, efficient, and best of all, produces CO2 essential for maximising crop growth. But worldwide, governments want to reduce societal dependency on fossil fuels. Which is admirable, and needed. But alternatives have to be viable. While our federal government may say agriculture has energy alternatives, the reality is that greenhouse vegetable producers currently don’t have options that are viable. By Gary Jones. » Read more...
 
 
Industry news 
 

OPMA hires new president

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) has selected Rebecca Harris as the new president. Harris' background includes serving as the executive director at the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Toronto Chapter and the executive director at the Ontario Association of Residences Treating Youth. She also has more than 15 years of association management experience. » Read More...

 
Events 
 

GreenTech Americas

March 12, 2024 | QRO, Mexico » Read More...

California Spring Trials

March 20, 2024 | California » Read More...

CPMA Convention & Trade Show

April 23, 2024 | 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3 » Learn more...

Grower Day

June 18, 2024 | 327 Ontario St. – St. Catharines, ON » Read More...

GLEE Show

June 25, 2024 | Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, United Kingdom » Read More...

Cultivate'24

July 13, 2024 | 400 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215, United States » Read More...