Category Archives: Specialty Vegetable Production

Pest Control Products for Edamame

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Melanie Filotas

Edamame, also known as vegetable soybean, refers to immature soybeans in the pod, typically served in Japanese and other Asian cuisines. Production in Ontario has gone up in recent years in response to the increasing popularity of edamame with Canadian … Continue reading →

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Using Livestock Manure Properly to Ensure Food Safety

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Sean Westerveld

By: Wayne Du, On-Farm Food Safety Specialist Do you use soil amendments such as manure or composted manure? Are you aware of the food safety risks? Here are some helpful tips to protect your crop from potential contamination. What is … Continue reading →

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By the Numbers: Specialty Vegetable Markets in Ontario

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Evan Elford

Evan Elford, New Crop Development Specialist, OMAF and MRA Recently, there has been increased interest in the market potential of specialty vegetable crops in Ontario.  However, the conversation surrounding import replacement through domestic production has been ongoing for more than … Continue reading →

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