Author Archives: Evan Elford

Hops and Specialty Vegetable Sessions at OFVC 2023

The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is back in-person for 2023. This year’s annual convention takes place on February 22-23 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario. There are many concurrent sessions running over the two … Continue reading

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Job Ad: Student  – Summer Research Assistant (Horticulture)

Organization: Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs  Division/Branch: Economic Development Division / Agriculture Development Branch  Position Title: Student – Summer Research Assistant  Job Term: Temporary (up to 6 positions) up to 18 weeks  Location: Ontario Crops Research Centre … Continue reading

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ONHops BrewOff – Registration Extended Until November 4!

Due to the interest expressed by students and new breweries at the recent Ontario Craft Brewer’s Conference in Niagara Falls, we have decided to extend our registration deadline for an extra week. We would like to give new competitors an … Continue reading

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Register Today for the 2023 ONHops BrewOff – Only a Few Spots Remain!

It’s the 10th anniversary of the ONHops BrewOff at the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention and we only have a few spots left to showcase Ontario’s amazing brews made exclusively with Ontario-grown hops. Learn more about the competition at our … Continue reading

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2022 Under the Vines (Kiwiberry) Field Day @ University of New Hampshire – September 16, 2022

Re-post via UNH Under the Vines is an opportunity for current and future commercial producers, value-added processors, nursery owners, and the public to visit the experiment station’s vineyards and farm, learn about current research and breeding activities, and share their … Continue reading

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2023 ONHops BrewOff Registration Now Open!

Celebrating 10 Years of Ontario-Hopped Craft Beer at the OFVC! The ONHops BrewOff (OHBO) is back at the OFVC! This year we’re celebrating 10 years of friendly competition highlighting Ontario grown hops and Ontario craft beer! Formally “The Great Ontario-Hopped Craft … Continue reading

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