In 2025, the Holland Marsh marks its 100th anniversary with a tribute to farm families such as Shane Singh’s. The muck soils are designated as a specialty crop area under Greenbelt legislation. Growers are committed to soil and water stewardship.
- Family-owned Haven Greens launched a fully-automated, greenhouse-grown leafy greens facility in February 2025, the first of its kind in Canada. CEO Jay Willmot oversees five acres of crispy baby lettuce during its 25-day cycle at King City, Ontario.
- This AI-enhanced sprayer was first used in the field in spring 2025 to spot-spray carrots. The nozzles are programmed to spray only identifiable weeds of up to 16 inches in height. Thanks to input cost reductions, a 100 per cent return on investment is expected in two years.
- Hon. Trevor Jones, Ontario’s agriculture, food and agribusiness minister, is gathering input from farmers prior to the federal-provincial-territorial meeting of his colleagues in Winnipeg from July 16-18. Business risk management is on the agenda.
- About 65 per cent of Ontario’s asparagus is exported to the U.S. Despite initial trade worries, growers have been working hard to keep up with strong American demand.