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AgEnergy Cooperative
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An independent, Member-owned Co-operative formed in 1988 to provide energy products and services to its Members.
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Agricultural Adaptation Council
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AAC administers and delivers funding that assists Ontario's agri-food sector
and rural communities to remain competitive, grow and maintain their
economic strength.
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Canada Revenue Agency
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The Canada Revenue Agency arose from the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
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Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters
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i.e. Canada -- The voice of Canadian Importers and Exporters
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Canadian Border Services Agency
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The Canadian Border Services Agency is the new regulatory agency, similar
the the Department of Homeland Security in the US. This new agency combines
officials from Canada Customs, Immigration and CFIA.
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Canadian Food Inspection Agency
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The CFIA is responsible for plant protection in Canada. Their website
contains information on plant health issues and regualtions.
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Canadian Horticultural Council
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The Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) is a voluntary,
not-for-profit, national association with the objective of advancing all
matters tending towards the improvement of the Horticultural and Allied
Industries in Canada, including Plant Origination and Recording, Production,
Grading, Packing, Transportation, Storage and Marketing.
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Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
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CNLA is a national trade association co-ordinating provincial member groups
in the Canadian ornamental horticulture industry.
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Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance
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The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) was formed to further the common interests of Canada's floriculture and nursery sectors which contribute $14.6 billion to Canada's economy. Flowers Canada Growers is one of the three partners.
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Canadian Ornamental Plant Foundation (COPF)
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COPF is a non-profit organization that helps to fund new ornamental plant
development.
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Cecil Delworth Foundation
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CDF is dedicated to funding research and education for the Canadian
floricultural industry.
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Controlled Environment Systems Research Facility
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Department of Homeland Security
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The Department of Homeland Security is the agency responsible for
regulating, monitoring, enforcing ans safeguarding the US border.
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Farm Safety Hot Issues
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An excellent resource page with updates on the latest agricultural issues
such as Labour, Land Use and Greenbelt Act, Pesticides, Trade and Nutrient
Management.
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Flowers Canada Retail
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Flowers Canada Retail is the national association of the Canadian
floriculture retail industry.
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Foreign Exchange Program for Agriculture
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Favourable and transparent rates in a secure environment.
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Landscape Ontario
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Landscape Ontario is a horticultural trades association working to foster a
favourable environment for the advancement of the horticultural industry in
Ontario.
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North American Plant Protection Organization NAPPO
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NAPPO, a Regional Plant Protection Organization of the International Plant
Protection Convention, coordinates the efforts among Canada, the United
States and Mexico to protect their plant resources from the entry,
establishment and spread of regulated plant pests, while facilitating intra/
interregional trade.
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Ohio Florists Association
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OFA - an Association of Floriculture Professionals
The Short Course dates for 2008 are July 12 - 15 in Columbus, Ohio.
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Ontario Farm Safety Association (OFSA)
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Providing the most up-to-date health and safety information to Ontario's
Agriculture, Horticulture and Landscaping industries and Agricultural
community since 1973.
Information on the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to be extended
to include Agricultural workers is included here.
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Ontario Greenhouse Calendar
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Ag Energy Co-Operative is pleased to announce the launch of a new website
which will be a great tool for the greenhouse industry. This website will
be a collaborative calendar where different associations and businesses
can post events or meetings that are relevant to the greenhouse industry.
For more information contact
Tina
519-780-5230 ext. 231
tmcauley@fireflyenergy.ca
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Pick Ontario Marketing Project
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A fully integrated marketing communications campaign, Pick Ontario has been
developed by Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. to raise awareness, interest and
demand for Ontario-grown cut flowers and potted plants.
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Technical Standards & Safety Authority
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TSSA is a trusted source of information for a variety of public safety and
consumer issues. TSSA assists companies and individuals to achieve safety
compliance under Ontario's safety laws, as well as providing voluntary
programs for companies and individuals wishing to acheive higher safety
levels.
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The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance (TOGA)
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TOGA is a strategic partnership of Ontario's greenhouse vegetable, pepper and flower growers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
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The USDA regulates plant material entering into the US.
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