horticulture
Specialty beer brews demand for Ontario hops
New organization for Ontario hop growers plans to help farmers foster business connections
Group proposes national collaboration to coordinate nutritional programs
Flower growers eye risk management
The organization representing Ontario’s ornamental horticulture industry wants a self-directed risk management program similar to edible horticulture to manage market fluctuations
Ontario fruit and vegetable growers want buyer licensing system
Association’s new chair points to similar legislation in effect in the United States as a model
photo: Mac James
Retailer objects to food safety program name
Clothing retailer The Gap is objecting to the name chosen for Canadian Horticultural Council’s on-farm food safety program
RMP payments are in the mail
Ontario livestock farmers will receive an interim payment from the province’s Risk Management Program
Horticulture readies for a risk management plan
Information meetings for Ontario growers start at the end of August
Retailer pushes hort growers to join food safety program
Farms must be certified under CanadaGAP by 2012
Spud packer moves
A new facility for this potato packer and distributor will cost $5.5 million