March is designated as the month to raise awareness of the agricultural sector amongst Canadian youth. Several provincial associations operate robust programming.
- The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association is committed to raising awareness about safe habits around the farm during March 12-18, 2023. Ride safe, drive safe, be safe.
- The boards of directors for the Ontario Potato Board and Potatoes New Brunswick have voted to rejoin the national organization. The Saskatchewan Seed Potato Growers’ Association has joined for the first time.
- The Ontario government has announced 10 new projects as part of the $2 million Fertilizer Challenge. One project is CRF AgriTech LP, a St. Thomas fertilizer manufacturing company with a patented coating that can be applied to a wide range of…
- Jill Willwerth, a researcher with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, says there are a number of factors at play when trying to mitigate freeze injury. He will be offering a livestreamed lecture on March 15.