Cost Share funding for Agricultural Stewardship
An intake for the Agricultural Stewardship Initiative will be open July 8th, 2026 for a variety of cost share options… Continue Reading Cost Share funding for Agricultural Stewardship
Category: Water Management
Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect
Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, which are… Continue Reading Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect
3 Secrets of Irrigation Water Taking Permits Revealed
By Rebecca Shortt, Engineer, Water Quantity • Food Safety and Environment Division, OMAFRA #1 So the first one is not… Continue Reading 3 Secrets of Irrigation Water Taking Permits Revealed
What’s Growing ON? – Episode 5
Episode 5: Most Crop Per Drop In this episode, Kristy speaks with Rebecca Shortt, Water Quantity Engineer, who shares tips… Continue Reading What’s Growing ON? – Episode 5
Frost Protection Resources
With a stretch of cold weather coming up and many vegetable crops already planted, here are some resources on protecting… Continue Reading Frost Protection Resources
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68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference
The 68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference will be held March 27-28 at the Bradford and District Memorial Community located… Continue Reading 68th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference
Irrigation Water Quality and Mitigating Food Safety Risks
By Rebecca Shortt, Kathryn Carter, and Danielle Visschedyk, OMAFRA Irrigation water can contain pathogens, microorganisms that cause illness or death… Continue Reading Irrigation Water Quality and Mitigating Food Safety Risks
Alliums Bacterial Wilt Carrot Celery Crop Protection Disease Fungicides Herbicides Insecticides Insects Minor Use Nematodes Nutrients Onions Research Resources Water Management Weed Management
67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference
The 67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference will be held March 28-29 at the Bradford and District Memorial Community located… Continue Reading 67th Annual Muck Vegetable Growers Conference
Do you have a water contingency plan?
Jennifer Jarvis, OMAFRA In 2016, many areas of the province saw very warm and dry conditions, creating challenges for horticulture… Continue Reading Do you have a water contingency plan?
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Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention presentations now available online
Presentation slides from the 2017 Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) are now posted online. Field vegetable content at this… Continue Reading Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention presentations now available online