Introducing the Acting Berry Crop Specialist
Welcome to the team Jason!
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Best Management Practices for Wind Machines
By Hugh Fraser (Former OMAFA) Wind machines have been shown to provide crop protection during extreme cold weather. However, someContinue Reading
Evaluating the open gable trellising system on productivity and fruit quality in table grapes
By Ken Slingerland (Horticultural Consultant), Laura Dobbyn (Fresh Grape Research Assistant) and Kathryn Carter (OMAFA, Project Lead) Background New tableContinue Reading
Fruitful Sessions at the 2026 Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention
The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC), Canada’s premier horticultural event, is returning to the Scotiabank Convention Centre in NiagaraContinue Reading
Continuing the Drone & IPM Conversation: OPMC Launches Its First Winter Webinar
The Ontario Pest Management Conference (OPMC) is excited to announce its first Winter Webinar, a FREE event open to allContinue Reading
Covering New Ground: Under Vine Cover Crops for Weed Management in Ontario Vineyards
by Matthew Lawford (summer student), Kathryn Carter, OMAFA, Stephanie Vickers, OMAFA Weed management in commercial vineyards traditionally relies on theContinue Reading
Join Our Team This Summer: Research Assistant Positions Available (Simcoe and Vineland)
APPLY BY: February 10, 2026 11:59 pm EST The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) – Agriculture Development BranchContinue Reading
Grapevine Trunk Disease Workshop
When? February 20, 10-12 Where? 1364 Concession 6, NOTL (Look for the Grape tailgate tour sign) Come and learn aboutContinue Reading
Mandatory Online Application for Water Taking Permits Now in Effect
by Badrul Masud, Water Quantity Engineer, OMAFA As of January 5, 2026, all Permit to Take Water (PTTW) applications, whichContinue Reading
Fall Issue of ONcore Newsletter Now Online
The Fall 2025 (Vol 29, Issue 4) ONcore Newsletter (formerly Orchard Network Newsletter) is now available online. Visit the newsletterContinue Reading