Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts touches base with Dr. Rene Van Acker to get his thoughts on the alliance with the provincial ag ministry and what’s in store for the SPUD unit currently in New Liskeard.
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Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman talks about the differences between sales and marketing. Trade shows are a great way for sales personnel to connect with retail customers.
Chris Duyvelshoff, crop protection advisor for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, spotlights several products undergoing re-evaluation or special reviews by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association is active on many fronts communicating many improvements in supporting temporary foreign workers.
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
Bill George, chair of the OFVGA labour committee, explains how the association has responded to the federal government’s consultation for redesigning the new, single stream TFW program for all agriculture and seafood processing. The government’s goal is to have new rules by 2027.-
Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts touches base with Dr. Rene Van Acker to get his thoughts on the alliance with the provincial ag ministry and what’s in store for the SPUD unit currently in New Liskeard.
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Retail Navigator columnist Peter Chapman talks about the differences between sales and marketing. Trade shows are a great way for sales personnel to connect with retail customers.
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Chris Duyvelshoff, crop protection advisor for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, spotlights several products undergoing re-evaluation or special reviews by the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.
Columnist Luc Bérubé makes it a point to talk about protection of workers who use crop protection products. He shared his best tips at a field day this past August 2022 near Rivière-du-Loup, Québec.-
Josh Mosiondz, Ontario’s minor use coordinator, details the key outcomes of the National Pest Management Priority Setting Workshop held in March 2025.
