Imagine technology that could preemptively find disease in plants, allowing growers to address it proactively. Or sensors that could help irrigate more resourcefully. Or robots that could selectively harvest ripe crops. At Vineland Research and Innovation Centre in Niagara, it seems as though the future is now. Vineland’s Robotics...read more
The following article was written by Luke Edwards for Niagarathisweek.com, published on April 19, 2016, highlighting our asset mapping project. We could all use a lesson in food systems Grimsby Lincoln News By Luke Edwards When you think of the things you need to live – I mean really...read more
It’s a Winter Wine Wonderland this month in Niagara, with the next three weekends celebrating Ontario award-winning icewine. With an evening gala, ornate ice bars, cheese seminars, ice skating and winery tours, the 21st Annual Niagara Icewine Festival will see a range of decadent events popping the cork on...read more
Thank you to Debbie Grimes, Secretary Treasurer of the Niagara South Plowmen’s Association, for sharing with us the piece below that she wrote on the history and role of plowing, for the upcoming 148th Annual Niagara South Plowing Match in September! A fantastic, traditional event for the region – Niagara’s local 148th Annual Plowing...read more
Niagara is aiming to do what makes sense with food issues – work at them harmoniously: strategize to support local food and farmers, while at the same time, combat food insecurity, connecting that local food to those who especially need it. The Right to Local Food was the theme...read more
Durham Region The Durham Farm Fresh Marketing Association is a not-for-profit membership organization representing farms, farmers’ markets, retailers, chefs and restaurants located within Durham Region. Their website provides a map to search for farms and markets by type, product and municipality. Halton Region Simply Local is a Halton Region...read more
A farmer in Lambton County has possibly changed the way we’ll be looking at road salt, after winning a $107,352 lawsuit for damages the municipal government’s road salt caused to his farm. Specifically, $56,700 was awarded to Joseph and Evelyn Steadman for the depreciation in their property value, and...read more