[L’article en français suit ci-dessous] La Belle Vie Farm is a fourth generation, family farm located in St. Charles, Ontario committed to biodiversity and ecological farming. Owners, Tara Hamilton and Denis Turcot have been growing organic haskap, for more than a decade, harvesting approximately 6000lbs a year. Haskap, also known as Honeyberry, is a nutritionally dense berry boasting more antioxidants …
The Sustainable New Agri-Food Products and Productivity (SNAPP) Program assisted Manners Farms to aquire a state-of-the-art fully robotic mobile barn. This innovative technology is relatively new to the industry and is the first of it’s kind in Northern Ontario.
The Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre (SSMIC) has launched the Northern Ontario Value-Added Agriculture (NOVA) Program to empower agri-food entrepreneurs across Northern Ontario to develop new food products. By offering workshops, training sessions, networking events, and a mentorship program, NOVA aims to equip Northern entrepreneurs with the essential skills and knowledge needed for long-term business growth and sustainability. Supported by …
[L’article en français suit ci-dessous] Root Cellar Gardens was established in 2014 as a market garden, focusing on providing organic, local vegetables for the winter months by producing storage vegetables available in bulk orders and through a winter CSA program. Alongside vegetable production, Root Cellar Gardens saved seeds, recognizing that the ultimate way to support food security was through supporting …
This project investigated the potential of interseeding early cover crops into silage corn in northern Ontario, where conventional cover crops are often limited due to the short growing season and colder temperatures. The study focused on evaluating two different seed mixes and three different seeding methods for their effects on ground coverage, weed pressure, and yield. One of the main …
Join the Rural Agri-Innovation Network (RAIN) for an evening of insightful discussions on the latest advancements in agricultural technology and sustainable farming practices. When: February 28th, at 7:00 pm (doors open 6:45 pm)Where: Join us in-person or OnlineIn-Person – Johnson Township Community Centre (Desbarats Arena) 1 Cameron Ave., Desbarats ON.Online – Join by Zoom (Register here for the Zoom link …
Agricultural Technician Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) Thunder Bay, Ontario 8 Month Contract – April to November, 2024 (Possibility of Renewal) Competition # GEN-24-.. The Lakehead University Agricultural Research Station (LUARS) is seeking a contract Agricultural Technician to join their team. The duties include but are not limited to: Establish, maintain, and harvest agricultural research plots including the following …
The FedNor funding will offer support for agri-food producers and entrepreneurs and help make full use of the commercial kitchen space at Harvest Algoma By Kenneth Armstrong, SooToday October 12, 2023 Federal funding was announced Thursday to help activate the commercial kitchen space at the Harvest Algoma Food Resource Centre on Second Line, just one week after it was taken …
Spoiler Alert…RAIN is a Collaborator! In a remarkable recognition of innovation and collaborative prowess, the Weston Foundation’s Homegrown Innovation Challenge has provided a game-changing grant of $1,000,000 to 11 teams who are “future-proofing food production in Canada”. At the forefront of this groundbreaking endeavor is the Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre’s RAIN (Rural Agri-Innovation Network) division, and partners Collège Boréal, …
After months of outreach, business planning, and presentations, RAIN is one step closer to leading the Harvest Algoma program – a food resource hub located in central Sault Ste. Marie that plays an important role in alleviating food insecurity across the Algoma region.
