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NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL CROPS . . . INTRODUCING GREENHOUSE CANADA’S TOP 10 UNDER 40 . . . HOW CAN WE BUILD DEEP RICH SOILS IN NEW ENGLAND? . . . ORGANIC CO-OP OFFERS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP TO CONSUMERS. . . OTHER NEWS OF INTEREST

NEW MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR SPECIAL CROPS
Source: FCC
More than $230,000 from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's AgriMarketing Program will help the Canadian Special Crops Association promote Canadian pulses and special crops on trade missions and at international trade shows. The funding will assist the CSCA as it advocates for favorable policies that will position Canada as a world leader and supplier of choice. (read more)

INTRODUCING GREENHOUSE CANADA’S TOP 10 UNDER 40
Source: Greenhouse Canada
Canada is full of young, skilled, and knowledgeable people who are driving the greenhouse industry forward. Greenhouse Canada’s Top 10 Under 40 program will recognize the achievements of the newest generation of greenhouse industry workers. Strong work ethics, leadership by example, and efforts to grow the quality of our industry will all be acknowledged. (read more)

HOW CAN WE BUILD DEEP RICH SOILS IN NEW ENGLAND?
Source: NOFA
The work of Allan Savory and others has shown that holistically planned grazing can restore soils and wildlife habitat, improve the water cycle, feed people, and sustain rural livelihoods. (read more)

ORGANIC CO-OP OFFERS ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP TO CONSUMERS
Source: PEI Canada
The welcome mat is now out for non-farmers to become more involved in the PEI Certified Organic Producers Coop. During its recent annual meeting, Co-op members decided to create a new membership category. Associate membership is open to those who support the goals and aspirations of the organization, but who may not necessarily be involved in the industry. (read more)