Government of Canada Invests to Help Increase Exports of Canadian Cherries

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, was in Kelowna, British Columbia, today to announce more than $241,000 in funding to the BC Cherry Association (BCCA).

Equitable Food Initiative Updates Labor Standards to Include Ethical Charter Addendum

Equitable Food Initiative has released revised certification standards, including a new Ethical Charter Addendum, to help growers demonstrate that they abide by all the principles of the Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.

Spring Meadow’s Dale Deppe Receives Horticulture Industries Leadership Award

August 14, 2019 Spring Meadow Nursery

Dale Deppe, owner of Spring Meadow Nursery, was presented a Horticulture Industries Leadership Award (HILA) at a special dinner and presentation ceremony, Sunday, July 14, during the Cultivate 2019 conference in Columbus, OH.

Vernon Hibiscus Research Draws Public Attention to AgriLife Center

August 14, 2019 Texas A&M AgriLife Today

The Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Vernon opened its hibiscus research plots to local Master Gardeners as a response to growing public interest in research activity there.

The Industry Selects its Top Varieties and Color Trends for 2020

August 14, 2019 Ball Colegrave

The Ball Colegrave Annual Summer Showcase is one of the UK’s premier trade events. With over four acres of seasonal plant displays and variety trials, set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, this event attracts an audience of over 3,500 Growers, Independent and Multiple Retailers, Parks and Landscapers, Garden Writers, Plant Breeders, Trades Associations, Students and Home Gardeners.