U. of G. Ridgetown campus offers new greenhouse production management certificate Thursday, February 13, 2014 by MATT MCINTOSH Starting this September, prospective agriculture students will be able to enroll in a new greenhouse production management program at the University of Guelph’s Ridgetown campus. The Greenhouse Production Management Certificate takes 16 months – or four semesters – to complete, and is designed to meet the future needs of Ontario’s greenhouse industry. “We’ve been speaking to various colleges about upgrading training for quite some time,” says George Gilvesy, general manager of Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers. “We are delighted that the college is responding to the needs of our community.” According to an informational brochure, students enrolled in the program will have two semesters of in-class study, along with two four-month work terms. The areas of study covered by the program include but are not limited to pest management, plant health, human resources, and greenhouse economics. The program itself is designed as a supplemental certificate, meaning those considered for the program will need to have previously completed a “degree or diploma in science, horticulture or a related discipline, or have significant industry experience.” “In Ontario, the greenhouse sector is one of the fastest growing agricultural sectors,” says Kory Lippert, student recruitment coordinator at Ridgetown, in an email this week. “No other hands-on training is currently available at a college or university level related to this discipline in Ontario.” The University of Guelph, Ridgetown campus is still accepting applications for the September program. BF Governments pass on releasing emergency aid to Horlings Marsh growers Snow on the railroads
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Snow Begone: The RapidTrak Series Friday, December 20, 2024 BYLINE: Zahra Sadiq Winter is upon us, and with it comes thick layers of snow, making everything just a little more difficult. But it doesn’t have to be that way, thanks to the RapidTrak Snow Blowers by Ariens. This company’s story starts in 1933 when Henry Ariens took his sons... Read this article online
AEM partners with Euro counterpart to enhance global alignment on key ag manufacturer issues Friday, December 20, 2024 The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and the European Agricultural Machinery Association (CEMA) have signed a () to enhance advocacy efforts for the agricultural equipment industry. The agreement seeks to create a positive legislative and regulatory environment across... Read this article online
The 2024 Topigs Norsvin Canada Awards Banquet Thursday, December 19, 2024 Topigs Norsvin Canada Inc.—headquartered in Oak Bluff, Manitoba—is a global leader in swine genetics, and recently held its in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Stratford, Ontario, via two events for its producers. The banquets blended recognition for outstanding production achievements and... Read this article online
Premier equipment strengthens reach with new acquisition Wednesday, December 18, 2024 Premier Equipment, a John Deere dealership in southwestern Ontario, has reached an agreement to acquire Hutchinson Farm Supply, effective January 31, 2025. Hutchinson, which has been in business for 60 years, has served agriculture and rural property owners in York and Durham... Read this article online