How three days in March cost Ontario greenhouse growers $6M
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Editor's Note 
 
This week read how in the current geopolitical climate, greenhouse producers are amongst the hardest-hit with a recent report noting that over a 3-day period in March, Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers suffered $6M in tariff-induced losses.
- Amy Kouniakis, Editor
 
News 
 
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Ontario greenhouse vegetable growers report $6M in tariff-induced losses in March

FVGC calls for urgent reform to 'safety nets' for fruit and vegetable producers in light of 'unprecedented geopolitical disruption'


Vineland Research and Innovation Centre appoints new director of commercialization

Mike Pautler will oversee portfolio, which includes projects in tree fruit, vegetable seeds, and robotic harvesters.


Ontario Farm Leaders call for 'unified response' to U.S., China trade shifts

Open letter to provincial, federal ministers of agriculture says sector's 'collective ability to feed Canadians' is at risk


SEF completes 2-acre greenhouse expansion in Ruthven, Ont.

New facility focused on cultivating tomatoes


 
 
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Dark skies, healthy crops

Excerpts from OMAFA’s guide to managing greenhouse nighttime light emissions » Read more...
 
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Farmers’ markets: vital but overlooked part of fixing Canada’s struggling food system

Study highlights the value of local food systems in the era of corporate concentration and 'greedflation' in Canada’s food system » Read more...
 
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FROM THE ARCHIVES: Leading with love

Greenhouse Canada’s 2023 Grower of the Year shares successes with family, friends and colleagues » Read More...
 
 
 
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Reports 
 
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Why Canada must treat its food system as a matter of national defence

In current political climate, Canada is forced to consider whether domestic food systems can feed its population in a crisis » Read More...

New report explores economic impact of Alberta greenhouse production

As of 2024, estimate puts province’s industry under more than 24.7 million sq.-ft of glass and plastic » Read More...

AAS’ 2025 garden portfolio: the new vibrant winners that will leave you in awe

Bright, bold blooms and flavourful crops that will wow all season long » Read More...

 
 
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Spring Blooms

May 22, 2025 | Toronto, ON » Read More...

Floriexpo

June 4, 2025 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL » Read More...

Grower Day 30th Anniversary

June 17, 2025 | St. Catharines, ON » Read More...