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Excellence in Agriculture Awards – Nomination Deadline Extended to Friday, September 12

Posted on September 10, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Do you know someone making an impact in Ontario’s agri-food sector? Nominations are now open for the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Awards! These awards recognize the individuals and organizations that are driving excellence, sustainability and long-term competitiveness in Ontario’s $51 … Continue reading →

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Lavender Crop Update – April 28, 2025

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Crop Update Lavender is beginning to green up in Southern Ontario. Since temperatures in the winter of 2024/25 were more normal compared to the last several mild winters, expect more winterkill this year. Older plants, especially lavandins, tend to have … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Ginseng Module of Ontario CropIPM

Posted on April 25, 2025 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng growers, consultants, and scouts now have a new resource for pest identification, biology, scouting protocols, and best management practices. The new ginseng module of Ontario CropIPM has been launched. The information in this resource is intended to assist in … 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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CMHA Ontario launches suicide prevention program to support farmers

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Farmers experience chronic stress more than the general population. Yet farmers are less likely to seek mental health support — sometimes with devastating consequences. To help, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Ontario has launched the Guardian Network, a volunteer … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Crop Update – April 29, 2022

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

Ginseng emergence continues to be slow compared to last year, which probably protected the plants from significant freezes the last two nights. Looking at Growing Degree Days (GDD) Base 5°C for the spring up to April 30 at Delhi (including … Continue reading →

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