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News ArchivesYEAR2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 MONTH Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec HEADLINES Many Ontario retailers collecting garden plastics June 28, 2011, Milton, Ont. — Participating garden centres across Ontario are now collecting and recycling plastic plant pots, plant packs and trays during the 2011 National Plastic Recycling Event (June 25 to July 4). New cogen opportunities in Ontario? June 28, 2011 – The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance (TOGA) is hosting a pair of information sessions next month on how greenhouse operators may be able to implement cogeneration systems as a result of changes recently announced to the Combined Heat and Power Standard Offer Program (CHPSOP). New venue for FCO golf tournament June 17, 2011, Fenwick, Ont. — The Peninsula Lakes Golf Course will be the site of this year's Flowers Canada (Ontario) – Cecil Delworth Golf Tournament. Native plant research with green roofs June 17, 2011, Vineland, Ont. – New research sponsored by the Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (VRIC) and Nova Scotia Agricultural College will assess plant diversity and survival issues for green roofs. Fafard acquires major stake in Heveco June 16, 2011, Saint-Bonaventure, Que. — Fafard et Frères Ltd, a leading player in the Canadian horticulture industry, has purchased controlling interest in New Brunswick-based peat producer, Heveco Ltd. Ball farm earns top MPS-A rating June 15, 2011, Lompoc, CA — After an initial year of record-keeping and an independent audit of the facilities, the Ball Horticultural Company’s 200-acre production facility in Lompoc has been awarded the highest MPS-A certificate. OFA Short Course trade show soldout June 14, 2011, Columbus, OH — Despite a sluggish economy, the OFA Short Course trade show is sold out and a waiting list has been established. Looking to grow better crops and save money? June 14, 2011, Brantford, Ont. — This Friday's Greenhouse Canada Grower Day educational sessions have ideas to help with your improved efficiency and cost-containment goals. If boosting efficiencies and saving money are your goals, Grower Day is the place to be. Ball Seed Customer Day is July 29 June 14, 2011 West Chicago, IL — Ball Seed Customer Day is the largest event of its kind in North America, and a must-see event each summer. Village Farms expanding in the U.S. June 13, 2011, Vancouver — Village Farms International, Inc. has begun construction of a state-of-the-art greenhouse in Monahans, Texas. |