Category Archives: All Specialty Crops

Rhubarb Informational Session – 14 March, 2025

Posted on March 6, 2025 by Evan Elford

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)

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Evan Elford

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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Summer Student Jobs Available at OMAFA Simcoe (Norfolk County)

Posted on December 6, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness – Agriculture Development Branch in Simcoe, Ontario (Norfolk County) is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic team players. These positions will provide an excellent opportunity for those interested in a career in … Continue reading →

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Crop Protection Hub Highlights: New Features

Posted on July 18, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Earlier this growing season, new features were released on the Ontario Crop Protection Hub (Crop Hub). The goal of these new features is to make it easier for users to view, compare and print crop protection information.

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AgRobotics Demo Days July 4 (Bradford) and 11 (Simcoe), 2024

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

Join the AgRobotics Working Group for its Demo Days on the 4th and 11th of July! Ontario Crops Research Station – Bradford. 4th July – 1125 Woodchoppers Lane, Kettleby, ON, L0G 1J0. 9:30am-3pm. Please arrive at 9am; demonstrations begin at … Continue reading →

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New Sweetpotato and Lavender Integrated Pest Management CropIPM Modules Launched

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

OMAFRA is in the process of updating CropIPM, an integrated pest management resource to assist growers and scouts with identification of crop pests and learn about their biology and management strategies. As part of the update, new crop modules are … Continue reading →

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