The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association has been very active in advocating on issues such as labour, safety nets, crop protection, environment and more.
- Retail Navigator columnist, Peter Chapman, explains why local programs are a challenge for big retailers. He shares advice on how to open the door for local products.
- The industry is still years away from aerial drones being registered for spraying crop protection products, writes columnist Chris Duyvelshoff. It remains to be seen which format of drone will ultimately be most successful for horticulture: a swarm…
- Farm Credit Canada is releasing a new will and estate pre-planning tool, a starting point for farmers to successfully plan their future operations. The tool is meant to open a window to a conversation that families find difficult to start.
- Farm Transition Appreciation Day is to be held January 9, 2024. For tips on how to start the conversation, register for a webinar. Tip #1: start a decade before the expected transfer.