Labour shortage in Canadian agriculture is largely dependant on temporary foreign workers. Many farmers struggle each year to find seasonal workers to sustain their operations. Moreover, Canada is heavily dependent on imports of fresh fruits and vegetables to meet total market demand due to the Canadian limited growing season. Amid the coronavirus pandemic situation, rethinking … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Will Impact Agriculture in Canada
Get fresh in Miami with Hammock Greens
Miami is known for sun, beaches, palm trees… and indoor farming? Apparently, this is the new thing thanks to Hammock Greens. This up-and-coming startup is transforming the local food system with an unusual approach for this city.Hammock Greens uses shipping containers converted into indoor farms to grow food in a controlled environment. This method guarantees consistent crop … [Read more...] about Get fresh in Miami with Hammock Greens
Fighting food price increases with In.Genius Farms
In 2011, Khaled had an idea about building a vertical farm in his backyard. He ran some tests and quickly realized the economic potential. In 2015-16, he was already making a living using only 1,200 sq.-ft.I noticed Khaled’s work through his Instagram account ThePlantCharmer during the summer of 2016. At that time, I thought that the yields he claimed sounded too good to be … [Read more...] about Fighting food price increases with In.Genius Farms
Award Winning Maple Syrup Made in a Backyard
Recipient of the 2018 Bronze Medal and rated exceptional syrup by the largest tasting contest organized by the Commandery of Maple Artisans, the Sucrerie des Jaseurs from Cantley, Quebec, is officially part of those who redefine the Canadian maple syrup industry.To give you an idea, the English translation of la Sucrerie des jaseurs, could be something like The Waxwings' Sugar … [Read more...] about Award Winning Maple Syrup Made in a Backyard
Growing Microgreens with Wizard Greens’ Magic Touch
Small-scale urban agriculture projects are inspiring for many people, but often they project the idea that they can’t be financially viable unless they operate as a non-profit organization. A microgreens startup from Ottawa is among those proving this idea wrong.Wizard Greens was founded by Joshua and his spouse Sarah in early 2018 at the same time that they became new parents. … [Read more...] about Growing Microgreens with Wizard Greens’ Magic Touch