U. of G. Ridgetown campus offers new greenhouse production management certificate Thursday, February 13, 2014 by MATT MCINTOSH Starting this September, prospective agriculture students will be able to enroll in a new greenhouse production management program at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. The Greenhouse Production Management Certificate takes 16 months – or four semesters – to complete, and is designed to meet the future needs of Ontario’s greenhouse industry. “We’ve been speaking to various colleges about upgrading training for quite some time,” says George Gilvesy, general manager of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “We are delighted that the college is responding to the needs of our community.” According to an informational brochure, students enrolled in the program will have two semesters of in-class study, along with two four-month work terms. The areas of study covered by the program include but are not limited to pest management, plant health, human resources, and greenhouse economics. The program itself is designed as a supplemental certificate, meaning those considered for the program will need to have previously completed a “degree or diploma in science, horticulture or a related discipline, or have significant industry experience.” “In Ontario, the greenhouse sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors,” says Kory Lippert, student recruitment coordinator at Ridgetown, in an email this week. “No other hands-on training is currently available at a college or university level related to this discipline in Ontario.” The University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus is still accepting applications for the September program. BF Governments pass on releasing emergency aid to Horlings Marsh growers Snow on the railroads
Wilson Farms Sponsors Ontario Four 2026 Tuesday, February 24, 2026 Wilson Farms Grain has been announced as the Supreme Champion Sponsor of the Ontario Four Horse Hitch Series for the 2026 season. This partnership connects one of Eastern Ontario’s leading grainlogisticsenterprises with one of the province’s most respected draft horse competitions. Known... Read this article online
Hog Markets Strengthen Heading Into Late February Monday, February 23, 2026 As hog producers head into the final stretch of February, North American markets showed modest but broad-based strength according to the latest OMAFA report for the week ending February 20, 2026. The data highlights firmer hog prices, stronger futures, and mixed feed costs, offering... Read this article online
New leadership elected as Beef Farmers of Ontario charts priorities for 2026 Monday, February 23, 2026 The Beef Farmers of Ontario (BFO) has announced new leadership following its , with directors electing Jason Leblond of Chisholm as president and Don Badour of Perth as vice president. The election marks the conclusion of Past President Craig McLaughlin’s nine-year term on the... Read this article online
Why farmers built their own renewable energy association Friday, February 20, 2026 When renewable energy developers come knocking on rural doors, farmers often find themselves staring at 40-page leases, unfamiliar terminology, and long-term commitments that could shape their land for decades. For many, the opportunity is exciting and enticing—but also... Read this article online
Looking for a heritage machine Friday, February 20, 2026 A Brantford, Ontario area heritage organization—the Canadian Industrial Heritage Centre (CIHC)—is putting out a call to the Canadian agricultural community in hopes of locating a rare piece of machinery that helped transform grain harvesting around the world. The CIHC is preparing... Read this article online