Author Archives: Evan Elford

Seeking Ontario Hop Grower Input for Research Survey

We invite you to participate in a research study on the local hop industry, conducted by the University of Guelph and funded by OMAFA through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. This study aims to assess the financial aspects of hop production, … Continue reading

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Rhubarb Informational Session – 14 March, 2025

In addition to the recent presentations on rhubarb management and value added products provided by Libby Indermaur from Cornell University at the 2025 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention, Cornell Cooperative Extension is also providing a free online session Friday, March … Continue reading

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The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative (OBPC), Annual General Meeting (AGM)

By: Mahendra Thimmanagari, OMAFA Bio-Products Specialist The Ontario Biomass Producers Co-Operative (OBPC)will hold their Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025, at the GrandWay, 7445, Wellington County Road 21, Elora, from 10am to 3:30pm.

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New OMAFRA Vegetable Crop Production Guide (Pub 839) – Includes new and expanded content for specialty crops!

OMAFRA’s new Vegetable Crop Production Guide (Pub 839) is now available. This edition has updated and expanded specialty vegetable content including Herbs, Specialty Brassicas, Specialty Vegetables, and Sweet Potatoes. Follow the link below to OMAFRA’s ONVegetables Blog and download your … Continue reading

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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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