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Industry Issues
Manitoba potato producers sing the praises of fertigation
The Wiebe family has been growing potatoes near McGregor, Man. in the southern area of Manitoba since 1966.
Cornell releases new strawberry variety, Herriot
Strawberry lovers will soon have Herriot – a strawberry featuring a flavour reminiscent of historic varieties
Wild blueberry producers considering industry’s sustainability
The Wild Blueberry Producers Association of Nova Scotia (WBPANS) is looking to the future.
Editorial: February 2012
A little over six years ago, I received a phone call from the manager of an agricultural organization asking me if I would be interested in serving on the group’s board of directors as a representative of the trade businesses that served the organization.
Pink Lady, Sherwin-Williams paint it pink
 January
19, 2012 – Pink paint that aims for the hue of Pink Lady apples will help
promote the fruit during the month of May in a “Paint it Pink” video contest
sponsored by Sherwin-Williams Paint and supported by Pink Lady America LLC.
Online food safety workshop for producers
January 19, 2012 – Farmers can reduce their risk of food contamination and expand their customer base by putting in place a food safety program.
NAPTWG releases best practices guidelines
 January
19, 2012 – The North American Produce Transportation Working Group (NAPTWG) has
announced the availability of the new North American Produce Transportation
Guidelines.
Researchers conducting mobile tech survey
 January
19, 2012 – The University of Guelph is interested in helping Ontario farmers
utilize mobile phone and computer technology to improve their farm operation.
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