Tag Archives: Good Agricultural Practices

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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Lavender Crop Update – June 23, 2017

Posted on June 23, 2017 by Sean Westerveld

The first lavender cultivars are close to bloom in some areas and the harvest season will begin shortly (Fig. 1). For bundles and buds, it is best to harvest near the time the first buds begin to open. This is … Continue reading →

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New, Free Soil Health Publications Now Available to Order!

Posted on May 10, 2017 by Sean Westerveld

By Jennifer Jarvis, Stakeholder Communications and Marketing Advisor, OMAFRA The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is rolling out a total of 21 new soil health publications. These publications provide best management practices to help you preserve and conserve soil … Continue reading →

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Preventing Barn Fires in Ontario

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Sean Westerveld

From OMAFRA Stakeholder Communications: Did you know? Faulty electrical systems cause approximately 40 per cent of barn fires with a determined cause, making it one of the leading known causes of barn fires. What can you do?

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Call Before You Cut!

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Sean Westerveld

From OMAFRA Stakeholder Communications: Municipalities are responsible for developing their own by-laws. Your municipality may have passed by-laws that determine if you can remove a tree from your land or woodlot. These by-laws may include conditions that affect how you … Continue reading →

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Do you want to increase crop yields and reduce soil erosion?

Posted on June 10, 2016 by Sean Westerveld

Windbreaks can increase crop yields up to 15 per cent, more than making up for the amount of land they use. How? Windbreaks improve a field’s microclimate by reducing wind speeds, increasing temperatures and reducing the amount of moisture loss.

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