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News ArchivesYEAR2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Is Ottawa committed to sustainability of farming? March 1, 2010 – Partners in the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition find themselves up against a brick wall when they turn for action to Gerry Ritz, the federal minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Busy second quarter for Bevo Agro Feb. 26, 2010, Langley, B.C. – Bevo Agro Inc. (BVO:TSX-Ven.) reports sales of $3,705,700 for the second quarter ending Dec. 31, 2009, compared to sales of $3,768,651 for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 2008. Blooms has programs for young green thumbs Feb. 24, 2010, Toronto, Ont. – Make March Break a memorable one for your family without heading south. This year, Canada Blooms is providing family fun activities that will not only entertain but also educate families about gardening, nature and the environment. Pretty Much Picasso™ in IPM spotlight Feb. 23, 2010, Essen, Germany – Supertunia® Pretty Much Picasso™ petunia won the innovation award at this year’s IPM Essen show. Ottawa supporting Young Farmers Forum Feb. 21, 2010, Niagara Falls, Ont. (Le français suit) – It was before an assembly of young farmers that Jean-Pierre Blackburn, minister of Veterans Affairs and Minister of State (Agriculture and Agri-food) announced an investment in the future of agriculture by funding the Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum (CYFF). Seeley: how big is your enviro footprint Feb. 22, 2010, Ithaca, NY – The 25th annual Seeley conference will be held June 26-29, 2010. The theme this year will be: Floriculture’s Environmental Footprint: An Inconvenient Truth or Consumer Opportunity? Winter Olympics 'Medallion' on display Feb. 19, 2010, Vancouver – The world now knows the Vancouver region has an impressive climate. A spectacular planting of ‘Vancouver Medallion’ helleborus was unveiled in Stanley Park in early February. Mastronardi Produce one of ‘Canada’s 50 Best’ Feb. 18, 2010, Kingsville, Ont. – Mastronardi Produce Ltd. has added to its already impressive list of awards and accomplishments, this week being named one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies for 2009. Rising popularity of Organic Conference Feb. 18, 2010, Guelph, Ont. – This year's Guelph Organic Conference drew another large crowd of almost 1,800 attendees. Latest edition of 'Proven Beauty' now online Feb. 18, 2010 – Proven Winners posted the third issue of Proven Beauty®, its online magazine, in late January. |


