Category Archives: All Specialty Crops

Canadian Eco-Scholar Award Program Expanded for 2021

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Evan Elford

The Canadian Eco-Scholar Award has been provided to students interested in organic and regenerative agriculture as part of the annual Guelph Organic Conference. The 2021 award program has been expanded thanks to a partnership between the Guelph Organic Conference and … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Webinar: Access to Labour in 2021

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Chair: Stefan Larrass, OFVGA February 11, 2021 at noon- 1 (Zoom webinar) Access to Labour in 2021: HR Resources for farms, Portia MacDonald-Dewhirst, Executive Director, Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC)

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Permit to Take Water Workshops

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Please see below details on two upcoming webinars on how to apply for a Permit to Take Water. FEBRUARY 22, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 1 pmPermit to Take Water – Electronic Application WorkshopSpeakers: Joshua Ng and Holly Buchanan, Ministry … Continue reading →

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Non-Traditional Farm Financing Webinar

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

This webinar on farm financing for non-traditional farms, organized by the Ontario Hazelnut Association may be of interest to specialty crop producers. The webinar will be held on Friday, January 29 at noon. To register visit http://www.ontariohazelnuts.com. The webinar is … Continue reading →

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OFVC Educational Series: Live and Recorded Seminars

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Recorded seminars are now available online The OFVC is hosting an educational series of recorded and live presentations that are available for viewing at ofvc.ca. Live sessions will be available during scheduled times and require advance registration. If you are unable to participate … Continue reading →

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Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) Risk Management Workshop

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Developed by Canadian Herb, Spice and Natural Health Products Coalition The Ontario Lavender Association will be hosting a Good Agricultural and Collection Practices (GACP) certification course over two sessions on Saturday Feb 6 and Saturday Feb 13. Growers of all specialty … Continue reading →

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