Category Archives: Specialty Vegetables

Webinar – Cornell African Eggplant Research Project, March 5, 2026

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Evan Elford

Join Cornell Cooperative Extension on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 1-2 pm EST to learn about the Cornell African Eggplant Research Project. African eggplant, also known as Bitterball, Garden Egg, Kittley and other names, is an important crop for many members … 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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Climate Change in Southern Ontario – Potential Impacts for Specialty Crops

Posted on June 20, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

When most people think about climate change, an image of excessive heat and drought comes to mind. In Canada, we may also think about warmer winters and reduced snowfall (this winter excluded). There is also the impression that weather conditions … Continue reading →

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Vayantis Seed Treatment Registered for Use on Ginseng, Herbs, Spices, and Many Other Crops

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

The Pest Management Regulatory Agency recently announced a label expansion for Vayantis Seed Treatment for the control of seed rot and pre-emergence damping-off caused by Pythium spp. on a wide range of crops, including ginseng, culinary herbs listed within any … Continue reading →

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2025 IPM Workshops (Including Ginseng and Hazelnuts)

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFA IPM workshops being held over the next three months. Workshop options of in-person, hybrid or virtual-only will vary depending on the session and is noted below. All workshops listed below … Continue reading →

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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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