Business

Growing in the Green: Don’t wait for spring
Yes, it is almost the first day of August as I am writing this article and many growers are already planning next season.

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From the Editor: September 2010
There’s a not-so-subtle transformation going on with industry trade shows and conferences. Over the past few years, we’re seeing more talks on marketing and retailing.
And that’s a good trend.

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Ball Seed Customer Day on July 30
July 23, 2010, West Chicagao, IL – Ball Seed Customer Day is back and better than ever this year.

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Engage Agro USA launched
July 16, 2010, Guelph, Ont. – Engage Agro Corporation has launched Engage Agro USA LLC.

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U of Calgary greenhouses damaged in storm
July 13, 2010, Calgary – Homes were damaged, cars were dented and people ran for cover when a short but intense storm packing golf ball-size hail slammed into Calgary.

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Do you have a 'Store-Within-A-Store' display?
July 7, 2010 – Does your staff have a knack for creative plant merchandising? If so, here's your chance to give them the recognition they deserve, along with plenty of publicity for your independent garden centre.

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Organic pesticides not always 'greener' choice, U of Guelph study finds
July 6, 2010 – Consumers shouldn't assume that because a product is organic it's also environmentally friendly.

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Growing demand for ethnic foods in U.S.
July 5, 2010 South Deerfield, MA – Maxixe, a Brazilian relative of the cucumber, is relatively unknown in the U.S., but it may one day be as common as cilantro (coriander) as farmers and consumers embrace more so-called ethnic vegetables.

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