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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 4, 2023

A program developed to enhance farm leadership skills is now accepting applications.

Farm Management Canada (FMC) executive director Heather Watson said the National Farm Leadership Program teaches how to perform at your best.

“Canada already has some of the best farm managers and increasing their leadership effectiveness is the next step in supporting a resilient and prosperous agricultural sector and community,” Watson said.

This year FMC is working with LeaderShift Inc.

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Home Grown Ontario Tulips

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Ontario’s flower sector is blooming ??

With more than $1 billion in farmgate sales and over $650 million in annual exports—much of it centred in the Niagara region—Ontario growers are a major force in Canada’s floriculture industry. In fact, the province produces roughly 50% of all flowers grown in the country, serving a market of over 100 million consumers within a one-day drive.

It’s a powerful example of how strategic location, cross-border access, and strong production capacity come together to support both local agriculture and global markets ??

?? Watch as Andrew Morse, Executive Director of Flowers Canada, shares insights and the full story behind Ontario’s tulip industry and its thriving flower sector.