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Renewable fuels potential heats up in PEI
Feb. 3, 2010, New London, P.E.I. — The federal and Prince Edward Island governments are partnering to help farmers reduce energy costs and generate new income opportunities through renewable fuels. 

Boosting organics marketing in B.C.
Feb. 2, 2010, Abbotsford, B.C. — The federal government is investing in British Columbia’s organics industry so that farmers can take advantage of new research and growing market opportunities.

PickOntario looking for product photos
Feb. 1, 2010 – PickOntario is looking for photos to include in a product calendar. This calendar will be sent to retail locations wherever Ontario grown flowers are sold.

Team Vineland is growing
Jan. 27, 2010, Vineland, Ont. — Several recent appointments have been announced by Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. “These individuals bring their knowledge, commitment and enthusiasm to partnerships with our Canadian horticulture stakeholders and will help in building a stronger, more competitive industry,” says VRIC CEO Dr. Jim Brandle.

Funding OK’d for N.S. ag innovation centre
Jan. 26, 2010, Truro, N.S. — Nova Scotia Agricultural College (NSAC) will benefit from $7 million in funding from the Atlantic Canada Opportunity Agency (ACOA) and the Province of Nova Scotia for the construction of the Atlantic Centre for Agricultural Innovation at NSAC.

Fire doesn’t slow Pleasant View Gardens
Jan. 25, 2010, Loudon, NH — Spring production continues uninterrupted at Pleasant View Gardens, even in the wake of a fire that destroyed one of their oldest production greenhouses.

New Dutch trade show to debut

Jan. 21, 2010, Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands – The International Floriculture Trade Fair (IFTF) is launching a new trade exhibition dedicated to the promotion of the international floriculture industry.

Ball highlights ‘green’ accomplishments
Jan. 15, 2010, West Chicago, IL – Delivering on its “Grow a Green Future” strategy, Ball Horticultural Company has released its first Sustainability Report, which colourfully presents the sustainable measures implemented by Ball entities worldwide.

USDA launching major hoop house study
Jan. 13, 2010, Washington – Agriculture Deputy Secretary Kathleen Merrigan has announced a new pilot project under the “Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food” initiative for farmers to establish high tunnels – also known as hoop houses – to increase the availability of locally grown produce in a conservation-friendly way.

Generating power … and money in Ontario
Jan. 8, 2010, Toronto – Consider the benefits of generating green energy from renewable sources such as the sun, wind, water or bioenergy, and selling it for a guaranteed price.