Category Archives: Hops 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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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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Seeking Brewer Input for Ontario Hop Extract & Value Chain Survey

Posted on March 24, 2025 by Evan Elford

Hello Ontario Craft Breweries, On-Farm Breweries, Master Brewers, and Home Brewers, We invite you to participate in a research survey to help strengthen the Ontario brewing and hop community. Dr. George van der Merwe and his team at the University of Guelph … Continue reading →

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Seeking Ontario Hop Grower Input for Research Survey

Posted on March 12, 2025 by Evan Elford

We invite you to participate in a research study on the local hop industry, conducted by the University of Guelph and funded by OMAFA through the Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance. This study aims to assess the financial aspects of hop production, … 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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ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn Season Wrap Up- Wednesday, September 29 @ Noon

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Melanie Filotas

Overview: Join OMAFRA specialists Evan Elford and Melanie Filotas for bi-monthly online Zoom discussions about Ontario hops. Evan and Melanie will be continuing to host a series of hop related discussions in 2021. This month we have a slight change … Continue reading →

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