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Editor's Note 
 
This week we share some of the highlights from this year's Canadian Greenhouse Conference in Niagara Falls, Ont. We also offer a recap and some insights on this year's New Blooms event in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Have a great week and happy growing!
- Amy Kouniakis, Editor
 
News 
 
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New initiative gets $4M to support agri-food workers

Program recruits and retains talent and reinforces worker skills


The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association donates $25,000 to help reduce food waste

Program redistributes nutritious unsold food to charities, non-profits and communities


ICYMI: Pest alert issued for Spotted lanternfly

If seen, the Spotted lanternfly should be reported to CFIA immediately


 
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Why Measure the Spectra of Your Lights?

With LI-COR light sensors, you can measure and record light intensity, total daily light, and spectral composition with precision.

Then you can use that information to create a lighting strategy that will optimize growth rate, yield quality, disease resistance, and more, while lowering your energy costs.

Hoskin is the Canadian Preferred Vendor for Li-Cor Instrumentation.

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Snapshots of success: Recap of the 2024 Canadian Greenhouse Conference

From the greenhouse to the trade show floor: Highlights and snapshots from this year's prestigious event. » Read more...
 
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New Blooms 2024: Highlights from this year's gathering

Alberta and Saskatchewan growers come together for their annual event to evaluate new plant varieties and plan for 2025. » Read more...
 
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ICYMI: AI meets horticulture

Bayview Flowers unveils cutting-edge, AI-powered plant-care assistant that supports end consumers. » Read More...
 
 
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Great Lakes Growers expands; ED installation of dimmable Philips LED toplighting

Great Lakes Growers, North America’s largest grower of hydroponic cucumbers expanded their Philips LED installation with the install of dimmable Philips LED toplighting. To maximize efficiency and manage energy use, the Philips LEDs are paired with GrowWise Control System (GWCS), which allows Great Lakes to implement customized lighting strategies by greenhouse zone. Watch the Great Lakes story.

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Events 
 
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Hort East

November 12, 2024 | 377 Killam Drive Moncton, New Brunswick » Read More...

Fall Harvest 2024

November 18, 2024 | Parliament Hill, Ottawa » Read More...

Great Lakes Expo

December 10, 2024 | Grand Rapids, MI » Read More...