North America’s largest greenhouse vegetable research program is showcasing some of its latest projects this spring. The Greenhouse and Processing Crops Research Centre open house will be held Wednesday, April 9 from 11:30 to 3. Lunch will be provided.

OGVG $upport$ migrant worker programs
ogvg_logo

March 13, 2008, Leamington, Ont. — The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has donated $10,000 to the Leamington-based Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP). “The MWCP has significant value for the community and all offshore workers in the area,” notes the OGVG in a news release.

Manitoba farm labour regulations updated
March 12, 2008, Winnipeg, Man. — Agricultural workers in the province will have greater protection and improved safety under regulatory changes to the Employment Standards Code, Labour and Immigration Minister Nancy Allan announced recently.

Ontario flower growers no longer shy
1648_pickontario_logo

March 12, 2008, Toronto, Ont. — Ontario is well known for producing high quality wines, fruits and vegetables. What's not as well known is that the province is also one of North America’s leading flower growing regions. The Pick Ontario marketing campaign hopes to change that.