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.
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Did you notice lower light levels in September in the Leamington-Kingsville and Vineland areas? So did we. Those regions experienced less light in weeks 37 and 38 than the same time last year.
Overall, the average DLI for the month of September for Leamington-Kingsville was 30 moles/m2/day. This was 32% less than September, 2025 and 23% less than September, 2024. In fact, September 2026 light levels were similar to those in October of last year. The maximum DLI was 53 recorded on September 9th, and the minimum DLI was 10 recorded on September 21th.
For the first time since we started monitoring light levels in Vineland last year, it received more light than Leamington-Kingsville, 20% more to be exact. The average DLI for Vineland in September was 36 moles/m2/day. This was 18% less than September, 2025. The maximum DLI was 52 recorded on September 9th, and the minimum DLI was 12 recorded on September 23th.
Listen to the monthly DLI radio report below. It airs on the second Tuesday of every month on Country 91.3 during the Noon Farm Show.
The Vineland Research and Innovation Centre , in collaboration with industry and government groups, is hosting an event geared specifically for greenhouses looking for innovative technology.
This year’s forum will bring together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the horticulture sector to explore how commercial greenhouses are strengthening Canada’s horticultural industry and shaping its future through cutting-edge technologies.
There is no cost to attend and lunch is provided! Read on for the details and how to register.
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DLI data for the last two weeks of April were available for Leamington-Kingsville. Average DLI for the month of April, 2026 for Leamington-Kingsville was 43 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 63.1 recorded on April 20th, and the minimum DLI was 14.8 recorded on April 29th.
The average DLI for the month of April for Vineland was 32 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 56.5 recorded on April 22th, and the minimum DLI was 10.1 recorded on April 29th.
Leamington-Kingsville received 79% more light in April than March. The monthly DLI average for April, 2026 was similar to 2025, but the last week of April (week 17) received 22% less light in 2026 than 2025.
Vineland received 45% more light in April than March, but it received 26% less light than Leamington-Kingsville.
Listen to the monthly DLI radio report (below) that airs on the second Tuesday of every month on Country 92.9 during the agriculture show at noon.
The Independent Energy System Operator (IESO) announced its new Peak Performance Program.
Get paid to save energy this summer.
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DLI values for only the first three weeks of March were available for Leamington-Kingsville. The average DLI for the month of March, 2026 for Leamington-Kingsville was 24 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 41 recorded on March 9th, and the minimum DLI was 5 recorded on March 5th.
The average DLI for the month of March for Vineland was 22 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 38.5 recorded on March 27th, and the minimum DLI was 4.2 recorded on March 22th.
Leamington-Kingsville received 9% more sunlight in March than in February, but it received 27% less sunlight this March than last March.
Listen to the monthly DLI radio report (below) that airs on the second Tuesday of every month on Country 92.9 during the agriculture show at noon.
Leamington-Kingsville received approximately 57% more sunlight in February than January, 2026, and it received around the same levels as last year with only 5% more sunlight this February than last February.
Vineland received approximately 58% more light in February than January, 2026.
The average DLI for the month of February, 2026 for Leamington-Kingsville was 22 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 32.5 moles/m2/day recorded on February 27th, and the minimum DLI was 7 recorded on February 20th.
The average DLI for the month of February, 2026 for Vineland was 19 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 33.3 moles/m2/day recorded on February 26th, and the minimum DLI was 2.9 moles/m2/day recorded on February 18th.
Listen to the monthly DLI radio report (below) that airs on the second Tuesday of every month on Country 92.9 during the agriculture show at noon.
Leamington-Kingsville received approximately 40% more light in January, 2026 than December, 2025, but it was around 25% less than last January, 2025.
Vineland received approximately 50% more light in January, 2026 than December, 2025.
The average DLI for the month of January, 2026 for Leamington-Kingsville was 14 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 22 moles/m2/day recorded on January 23th, and the minimum DLI was 6 recorded on January 9th.
The average DLI for the month of January, 2026 for Vineland was 12 moles/m2/day. The maximum DLI was 24 moles/m2/day recorded on January 30th, and the minimum DLI was 4 moles/m2/day recorded on January 12th.
Listen to the monthly DLI radio report (below) that airs on the second Tuesday of every month on Country 92.9 during the agriculture show at noon.
On January 20, 2026, the Government of Canada and the Ontario Government announced the launch of the new $20 million Market Diversification and Trade Resiliency Initiative to support market diversification and resiliency within domestic and international markets, with an emphasis placed on new and growing markets. This Initiative provides funding opportunities to Primary Producers and Processors and includes three Project Categories:
Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
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