Welcome to the blog for controlled environment agriculture in Ontario including greenhouse fruits and vegetables and vertical farms. Here you will find timely updates and technical information about production and integrated pest management (IPM) from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) greenhouse specialists. Dr. Fadi Al-Daoud is the greenhouse vegetable specialist who deals with issues and topics related to production, and Cara McCreary is the greenhouse vegetable IPM specialist who deals with all things related to integrated pest management.
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2026 Greenhouse Fruits and Vegetables Course Registration Open
Registration for OMAFA’s 2026 Greenhouse Fruits and Vegetables Course is now open. Please visit the Greenhouse Fruits and Vegetables Course website for details and registration information. If you are not a Canadian citizen, please register by Wednesday, November 11th to allow sufficient time for security clearance to enter AAFC’s Harrow Research and Development Centre for…
Intake Opens for the Federal Controlled Environment Agriculture Growth Pathway Program – Deadline December 23, 2026
The Government of Canada launched the $750 million Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program. It is investing in technologies and locally driven solutions to increase year-round fruit and vegetable production across Canada. Apply from October, 30, 2026 to December, 23, 2026, 12 pm (noon) Eastern Time. The intake period may close sooner if available…
Second Intake of the Food Safety and Growth Initiative Opens October 19th, 2026 to March 1st, 2027
The governments of Ontario and Canada are offering $2 million to small businesses to improve their food safety programs. Are you a grower who produces ready-to-eat minimally processed fruit and vegetables and/or ready-to-eat bagged salads, leafy greens, or herbs? If so, you may be eligible. Read on for program details and key dates. Purpose The…
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