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“Organic Climate Solutions” 2022 Guelph Organic Conference, Jan 24-29

Posted on January 17, 2022 by Evan Elford

The 2022 Guelph Organic Conference is fast approaching. This year’s event includes 11 virtual sessions touching on the theme of “Organic Climate Solutions” to help participants “…explore the dynamic ways in which organic farming benefits both farmers and the environment, … Continue reading →

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Deadline Extended to Nov 5: Calling All Ontario Hop Growers – We Need Your Help!

Posted on October 5, 2021 by Evan Elford

As reported during the September ONHoppenings webinar, OMAFRA is currently developing a Brewers Guide to Ontario-Grown Hop Varieties in collaboration with the Ontario Hop Growers’ Association (OHGA) and the Ontario Craft Brewers (OCB) to assist with marketing Ontario-grown hops. Background: … Continue reading →

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2022 ONHops BrewOff Registration Now Open!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Evan Elford

After a one year hiatus, the ONHops BrewOff is back at the OFVC for another round of exciting and friendly competition highlighting Ontario grown hops and Ontario craft beer! Registration is now open for the 2022 competition. This year’s beer … 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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Hazelnut Production Update August 24, 2021

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Jenny Liu

Guide to Hazelnut Production is Live Hard copies of OMAFRA Publication 863: Guide to Hazelnut Production in Ontario are now available for purchase! Click here to be taken to the site. As a reminder, the free PDF version is also … Continue reading →

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ONHoppenings Lunch and Learn – Thursday, July 29 @ Noon

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Evan Elford

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 with some guest speakers to provide insight … Continue reading →

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