Category Archives: Soil

Funding available under the Great Lakes Protection Initiative

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Betty Summerhayes, OMAFRA, Technology Transfer Specialist

Today, Environment and Climate Change Canada launched a call for applications to environmental funding programs, including funding under the Great Lakes Protection Initiative. For funding under the Great Lakes Protection Initiative, applications are now being accepted until March 3, 2020 … Continue reading →

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New, free soil health publications available to order!

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Madé Quay

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is rolling out a total of 21 new soil health publications. These publications provide best management practices to help you preserve and conserve soil while improving soil health and crop production. Check … Continue reading →

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Have you thought about planting a windbreak?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Madé Quay

Windbreaks are a great way to reduce soil erosion and increase crop growth on your farm. They reduce wind speeds, which can increase growth of crops for a distance of up to 20 times the height of the trees. The … Continue reading →

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Standards Interpretation Committee Comment Period (July 4 – August 4, 2016)

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Evan Elford

From the Organic Federation of Canada: Standards Interpretation Committee: Questions and Answers Regarding National Standards for Organic Agriculture Below are proposed answers to questions, raised by organic stakeholders, regarding the National Standards for Organic Agriculture. The proposed responses are subject to a … Continue reading →

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Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Evan Elford

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) will be taking place from 17-18 February, 2016 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. This year’s program has a number of sessions of general interest for organic growers such as Frost … Continue reading →

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