Category Archives: Tree Nuts

Specialty Crop Sessions at the 2025 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

This year’s Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) will feature several sessions of interest to specialty crop growers. The convention will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 19 and Thursday, Feb. 20 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, … 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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Reminder – Hazelnut IPM Training this Thursday, May 30

Posted on May 27, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Just a reminder that the OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshop will be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 hour … Continue reading →

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Register now for Hazelnut IPM Training – May 30

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for an OMAFRA Hazelnut IPM workshops to be held at the Simcoe Research Station auditorium, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe on Thursday, May 30 from 9:30 AM -12:30 PM. This in-person workshop will start with a 2 … Continue reading →

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Specialty Crop Content at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention, February 21 and 22, 2024

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Sean Westerveld

As Canada’s Premier Horticultural Event, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) provides an excellent learning and networking opportunity for both new and established specialty crop growers. The convention will be held February 21 and 22 at the Niagara Falls … Continue reading →

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Reminder – Hazelnut Integrated Pest Management Training next Tuesday, May 30 @ 9am

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Anyone interested in refreshing their knowledge of pests and abiotic disorders of hazelnuts are reminded to register for the Hazelnut IPM Workshop being offered at the Simcoe Research Station, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe ON, next Tuesday, May 30 from 9 … Continue reading →

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