B.C. cities join in anti-GMO battle Sunday, November 3, 2013 Municipalities in British Columbia have joined the anti-GMO fray. In September, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities passed a resolution asking the provincial government "to legislate the prohibition on importing, exporting and growing plants and seeds containing genetically engineered DNA, and raising GE (genetically enhanced) animals within BC (sic), and to declare, through legislation, that BC is a GE Free area in respect to all plant and animal species." Particularly delighted is Alex Atamanenko, NDP MP for British Columbia Southern Interior, a retired school teacher, according to his constituency office's press release. "Those grassroots organizers, passionate citizens and dedicated public officials are all to be applauded for bringing about such a momentous result," stated Atamanenko. "I have found that when people are armed with accurate information about GE crops and the industry behind it they are outraged and want to put an end to it." BF Chesapeake Bay load limits alarm growers Rooftop greenhouse growing isn't easy
Some Challenges Related to the 2026 Raspberry Season in Ontario Monday, July 20, 2026 Only400 acresof raspberries are grown in Ontario each year,producing1,237,000lbsof raspberries, but what a delicious crop it is. The prized summer fruit is a favorite among consumers for its bright flavor, versatility, and nutritional benefits, making it one of Ontario's most recognized... Read this article online
Fresh Ontario Broccoli Arrives as Harvest Season Starts Monday, July 20, 2026 July marks the beginning of Ontario's peak broccoli harvest season, as growers across the province begin supplying fresh broccoli to grocery stores, wholesalers, food-service operators, and local markets. Long recognized as one of Ontario's leading vegetable crops, broccoli is an... Read this article online
Ontario Plum Season Begins in July Across Niagara Orchards Sunday, July 19, 2026 Ontario Plum Season Begins as Niagara Growers Prepare for Summer Harvest Ontario is Canada's leading plum-producing province, with most production concentrated in the Niagara Peninsula.In 2025, 775 harvest acres of plums,producedg7,130,000poundsof fruit. Plums are one of Ontario's key... Read this article online
EMILI Celebrates 10 Years of Connecting Farmers, Innovators, and Industry Partners Saturday, July 18, 2026 The Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) has received $3.5 million in funding from the Government of Canada to strengthen agricultural innovation and technology adoption in Manitoba. The announcement was made earlier this week during EMILI’s Field Day event... Read this article online
Minnesota Wildfires Threaten Agriculture as Governor Walz Mobilizes National Guard Friday, July 17, 2026 Farmers across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ontario and Manitoba are closely monitoring a growing wildfire situation in northern Minnesota after Governor Tim Walz declared a peacetime emergency and mobilized the Minnesota National Guard to assist firefighting efforts. The decision... Read this article online