Category Archives: Ginseng Other

Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

On January 20, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Ontario Government announced the launch of the new $20 million Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets, with an emphasis placed … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Ginseng Module of Ontario CropIPM

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers, consultants, and scouts now have a new resource for pest identification, biology, scouting protocols, and best management practices. The new ginseng module of Ontario CropIPM has been launched. The information in this resource is intended to assist in … Continue reading →

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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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Last Minute Opportunity for Good Agriculture and Collection Practices Training April 17-19

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Sean Westerveld

Specialty crop growers are welcome to participate in a Good Agriculture and Collection Practices (GACP) Training hosted by the Ontario Lavender Association to be held April 17, 18 and 19 from 6 to 9 pm via Zoom. Space is still … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – April 29, 2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng emergence continues to be slow compared to last year, which probably protected the plants from significant freezes the last two nights. Looking at Growing Degree Days (GDD) Base 5°C for the spring up to April 30 at Delhi (including … Continue reading →

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Considerations for Lowering the Cost of Production in Ginseng

Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

There are two ways to increase revenues for any crop or product: increase prices or lower the cost of production. If we assume that price is outside of the grower’s control (which is not entirely accurate), then cutting costs can … Continue reading →

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