The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) is next week and there are over 30 different sessions with a total of over 140 presentations. The entire session list can be found on the OFVC website. Here are some specific sessions that might be of interest to vegetable growers:
Wednesday February 19 – Morning 9:30-12
Wednesday February 19 – Afternoon 2-4
- Brassica Production
- Ensuring Food Safety along the Supply Chain
- OPMA – Food Innovation: Trends, Opportunities, Adaptation
- Farming Basics for New Growers
Thursday, February 20 – Morning 9:30-12
- Combating Weeds with Old and New Technologies
- Vegetable Fertility – New Approaches
- General Labour
- Transitioning to Organic Production
- FMO Networking Symposium
Thursday, February 20 – Afternoon 2-4
- Business
- FMO Networking Symposium
- Workshop: Electronic PTTW Application Process
- SR&ED – Part of your 2020 Agriculture Project
In addition to the sessions, the tradeshow has over 200 exhibitors this year! Check out www.ofvc.ca for a full list of exhibitors, sessions and competitions.