Category Archives: Lavender

AIM® Herbicide Label registered via Minor Use Program to help manage labelled weeds on Lavender Flowers in Canada

Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

By Josh Mosiondz, Minor Use Coordinator, OMAFA, Guelph The Pesticides Regulatory Directorate (PRD, formerly known as the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA)), recently announced the approval of a minor use label expansion registration for AIM® Herbicide for control of labelled … Continue reading →

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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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Specialty Crop Summer Student Positions Available in Simcoe

Posted on January 15, 2026 by Sean Westerveld

APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development Branch in Simcoe (Norfolk County), Ontario is seeking highly motivated, enthusiastic and energetic team players. These positions will provide an excellent … Continue reading →

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Lavender Farm Tour and Educational Event Sept. 27

Posted on September 12, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

The Ontario Lavender Association is holding an in-person education and networking event at Woodland North Lavender Farm in Madoc on Saturday, September 27th from 9am-4pm. This event is being offered to non-members of OLA at $30 per person (no cost … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Late Summer Tasks, August 27, 2025

Posted on August 29, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Irrigation Much of the summer has been hot and dry, a climate that lavender is used to. However, lavender in Ontario may have struggled with moisture stress because root systems are not as extensive as they are in the plant’s … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – Bloom and Post-Bloom Considerations – July 18, 2025

Posted on July 18, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Lavender is in full bloom across the province, and agritourism activities are in full swing. Angustifolia cultivars are nearing the end of bloom in the south, while lavandins are in the early bloom stage. This can cause lavender growers to … Continue reading →

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