Ontario’s Simcoe Research Station is observing the earliest bloom ever by about seven to 10 days.
Breaking with tradition, Premier Ford has split the agriculture ministry into two. Rob Flack becomes minister of farming, agriculture and agribusiness. Lisa Thompson retains the title of minister of rural affairs.
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers assure consumers that greenhouse-grown English cucumbers are safe to consume, in view of a recall of Florida field-grown cucumbers that may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Ontario’s Local Food Week June 3-9 happily coincides with an early start to field strawberry season which is about a week earlier than average.
Soil can absorb and store carbon, provide protection from flooding and drought, purify water and provide habitat for hundreds of organisms. It’s a precious resource.
