Category Archives: All Specialty Crops

Hops and Specialty Vegetable Sessions at OFVC 2023

Posted on February 13, 2023 by Evan Elford

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)

Posted on January 18, 2023 by Evan Elford

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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CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Farmers experience chronic stress more than the general population. Yet farmers are less likely to seek mental health support — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer … Continue reading →

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2023 ONHops BrewOff Registration Now Open!

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Evan Elford

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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Understanding Laboratory Diagnostic Reports for Specialty Crop Diseases

Posted on July 28, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Sean Westerveld, OMAFRA and Amy Fang Shi, OGGA At this time of year, many unusual symptoms can show up in specialty crop fields. If a disease is suspected, samples can be sent to diagnostic labs for determining the cause. … Continue reading →

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Hot Weather Impact on Plant Water Demand – How Can We Measure?

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

By: Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFRA It has been hot and dry in SW Ontario in June. What is the impact on plants? And how do we measure the water demand? One thing I think we forget is that … Continue reading →

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