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Advanced Payment Program Now Available
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6/25/2010
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Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc., on behalf of Flowers Canada Growers, is very pleased to announce the continued agreement with the Farm Finance Division of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for Ontario floriculture producers to access the Advance Payment Program (APP). AG Canada has now approved the rates and product groups for the second six month period ( June to November 30, 2010) for the Advance Payment Program. The application forms will be posted on their website (www.accfarmersfinancial.ca)
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FCG Announces New Executive Director March 2010
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3/8/2010
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It is with mixed thoughts and emotions that Andrew Kuyvenhoven, President of the Flowers Canada Growers Board of Directors, wishes to announce to the membership a change in the Executive Director of your industry association. Dr. Irwin Smith who has tirelessly served the association since February 1999 will be retiring mid-April.
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Recent Freeze in Colombia Will Impact Valentine's Day Imported Flowers; Canadian Growers are Ready to Supply Variety and Freshness.
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1/20/2010
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According to the Colombian Association of Flower Producers, production of greenhouse flowers surrounding the Colombian capital, Bogotá, was severely impacted by unusually low temperatures that dipped to 19 degrees. This has caused uncertainty in the import market for Valentine’s Day and will likely impact the supply of flowers from Colombia in the short term. Full evaluation of the damage and impacts are not yet measurable.
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New Ontario Minister of Agriculture Appointed
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1/18/2010
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Ontario Premier McGuinty today announced major changes to his Cabinet.
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Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) Funding Available
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1/15/2010
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A new round of EFP funding is starting on January 15th, 2010. Growers can contact their local EFP representative for more application instructions. Full details can be viewed on the Ontario page
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Prorogue of Parliament Affects Agriculture Related Bills
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1/15/2010
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The federal government's decision to prorogue Parliament until March has caught at least a couple of agriculture-related bills in its wake.
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Agri-Invest: Deposit Notices in Farmers' Hands
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10/16/2009
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2008 AgriInvest Deposit Notices started appearing in producers' mailboxes September 14, 2009.
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Flowers Canada Growers Board of Directors
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9/15/2009
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Flowers Canada Growers is a sector division of Flowers Canada Inc., a not for profit organization. The Board of Directors are all greenhouse floriculture producers.
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FLOWERS CANADA GROWERS MEET WITH AAFC TO PRESENT 5 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
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7/15/2009
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The Chair of Flowers Canada Inc., and the President of Flowers Canada Growers, met with officials from different Departments in AAFC and CFIA in Ottawa on July 15th, 2009.
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Sulphur and Biological Control Agents
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6/1/2009
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In a recent research paper from Wageningen entitled: Effect van zwavel op natuurlijke vijanden, the authors outline some things to consider when using sulphur and biocontrols in the same greenhouse:
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