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Reminder – Hazelnut Integrated Pest Management Training next Tuesday, May 30 @ 9am

Posted on May 26, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Anyone interested in refreshing their knowledge of pests and abiotic disorders of hazelnuts are reminded to register for the Hazelnut IPM Workshop being offered at the Simcoe Research Station, 1283 Blueline Rd., Simcoe ON, next Tuesday, May 30 from 9 … Continue reading →

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Registration open for free IPM scout training workshops

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Melanie Filotas

Registration is now open for the majority of the OMAFRA IPM workshops being held over the next two 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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Ginseng Scout Training – June 8, 2022

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Sean Westerveld

After a two-year hiatus, Ginseng Scout Training will return with an in-field workshop on Wednesday, June 8, 2022 (rain date, June 9). This workshop is open to growers, scouts and industry representatives looking for training or a refresher on diagnosing … Continue reading →

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Agriculture Sector: Using Temporary Help Agencies and Employment Standards Webinar – June 22

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Tuesday, June 22nd 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET When faced with a labour shortage, many employers in the agriculture sector turn to a temporary help agency (THA) for assistance. But did you know clients of agencies have legal obligations when … Continue reading →

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Ginseng Scout Training June 2, 2021

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

After a one year break, OMAFRA’s Ginseng Scout Training will be held virtually on Wednesday, June 2 from 9 to 11 am. This workshop will go over the symptoms and scouting methods for the major insects, diseases and disorders of … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Webinar: Access to Labour in 2021

Posted on February 3, 2021 by Sean Westerveld

Chair: Stefan Larrass, OFVGA February 11, 2021 at noon- 1 (Zoom webinar) Access to Labour in 2021: HR Resources for farms, Portia MacDonald-Dewhirst, Executive Director, Canadian Agricultural Human Resources Council (CAHRC)

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