Grow.North

Welcome to the Grow.North blog! Visit the blog regularly to learn about different topics relevant to agriculture in Northern Ontario and to meet different farmers from around the north!

Is there a Northern Advantage to Growing Garlic in Ontario?

Janice Wright

Apr 26, 20192 min read

Is there a Northern Advantage to Growing Garlic in Ontario?

These days, garlic is a staple ingredient in just about every Canadian kitchen. And why not? From its pungent heated taste when raw, to...

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Opportunities & Challenges of Business Start-ups - Borealis Fresh Farms

Stephanie Vanthof, Administrator

Mar 1, 20192 min read

Opportunities & Challenges of Business Start-ups - Borealis Fresh Farms

Borealis Fresh Farms Inc. is an agri-tech vertical hydroponic modular farming system in Timmins Ontario that produces locally grown...

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Emily Potter, NOFIA Project Development Advisor

Feb 20, 20192 min read

Northern Ontario Ag Conference 2019

February 12th saw NOFIA’s first Northern Ontario Ag Conference in Sudbury put on in partnership with Ontario Soil & Crop Associations in...

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Emily Potter, Executive Director

May 21, 20141 min read

Incredible Edible Plate

The Incredible Edible Plate movement in Todmorden, England is based on the common language of food and began with a simple seed swap and...

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