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1 week ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
As Greenhouse Canada launches a new initiative aimed at shining a light on how much good there is in the Canadian greenhouse industry, I thought I would take a moment to underscore an opportunity for our readership and industry partners to point this publication’s spotlight on those who are a positive force in the sector. We’re just four months into 2025 and it’s been a seriously impactful quarter for the Canadian greenhouse industry.
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1 week ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
After more than 70 years in the business, Hendriks Greenhouses has stood the test of time by staying ahead of the curve: trendsetting, keeping agile and being proactiveFrom the launch of their tropical indoor plant operation – after growing bedding plants and vegetables for decades – to the creation of their wildly popular and innovative indoor gardens, Hendriks has consistently set itself apart as an innovator.
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2 weeks ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
Leaders from across Ontario’s agribusiness sector have issued a statement calling for a ‘unified response’ to the U.S. and China’s recent trade policy shifts. In a letter, dated April 1 and addressed to Ontario Minster of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness, Trevor Jones, and Canada’s Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Rural Economic Development, Kody Blois, Ontario Farm Leaders call for a collective approach to this ‘unprecedented risk’ and offer a series of recommendations to move forward.
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3 weeks ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
In mid-February, hundreds of greenhouse growers and allied professionals came together for the second annual Leamington Greenhouse Grower Expo (LGGE). Even with a weather forecast filled with doom and gloom, attendees flocked to the Roma Club, in the heart of Canada’s greenhouse country, for a day of networking and knowledge-sharing, punctuated with opportunities to partake in delicious food and socializing.
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1 month ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
Rising tensions between Canada and the United States have made increased military investment and a renewed focus on national defence all but inevitable. A recent Angus Reid poll found three in four Canadians want to see the country’s military strengthened in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to annex Canada as the 51st state. In early March, former prime minister Justin Trudeau committed publicly to increasing military spending.
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1 month ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
Planning is well underway for Grower Day 2025 and as we prepare to mark this industry tradition’s 30th anniversary, we’ve been inspired by the past. At its inception, Grower Day was an opportunity for greenhouse growers to come together to discuss production issues. The first event, hosted in June 1995 at the Delhi German Home, welcomed a little under 200 attendees to learn about poinsettia production.
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1 month ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
Canadian agriculture is revolutionizing through digital advancements. Precision farming, automation, and data-driven decision-making are increasing efficiency and profitability for producers. However, these advancements come with growing cyber risks. Farms today are not just fields and barns — they are interconnected networks of smart devices, sensors, and cloud-based management systems. Unfortunately, increased connectivity has made farms a prime target for cyber criminals.
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1 month ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
In mid-November 2024, professionals from across the landscape and horticulture sectors converged on Red Deer, Alberta for the annual Green Industry Show and Conference, hosted by Landscape Alberta and the Alberta Greenhouse Growers’ Association. Hundreds of attendees braved intense wintry conditions to attend “the largest industry trade show on the Prairies,” and to connect with colleagues, a testament to the event’s ever-increasing importance to the industry.
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2 months ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
After threatening Canada and Mexico with illegal tariffs, and Canada with annexation, United States President Donald Trump has agreed to hold off on imposing tariffs on Canada for at least 30 days. This decision came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with Trump and committed to strengthening border security. While this temporary reprieve provides some breathing room, the long-run question of how Canada should handle Trump and the American descent into authoritarianism remains.
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2 months ago | 
greenhousecanada.com | Amy Kouniakis
In mid-November 2024, professionals from across the landscape and horticulture sectors converged on Red Deer, Alberta for the annual Green Industry Show and Conference, hosted by Landscape Alberta and the Alberta Greenhouse Growers’ Association. Hundreds of attendees braved intense wintry conditions to attend “the largest industry trade show on the Prairies,” and to connect with colleagues, a testament to the event’s ever-increasing importance to the industry.
