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The Holland Marsh produces an estimated $105 MILLION in farmgate value of horticultural crops. An additional $80 MILLION is added in value after harvesting before the crops leave the Holland Marsh through storing, packing and processing activities.
Farms and the businesses they anchor in the value chain both upstream and downstream are major employers in the Holland Marsh. Total agricultural employment, including seasonal as well as full-time work, in 2016 was 2,831 (up 7% from 2011).
The soils of the Holland Marsh are particularly well suited to the production of root crops, such as carrots, onions, beets and parsnips. These root crops are able to be stored in climate-controlled conditions after they are harvested. This allows for a consistent, year-round supply of fresh produce.
The York Agricultural Advisory Liaison Group is asking for farmers to fill out and return the form below. This will provide them with up-to-date information and assist them in working with York Region for...
Representatives from HMGA attended the Canadian Horticultural Council’s Annual General Meeting in Quebec City on March 10-12. The participants of the meeting represented fruit and vegetable growers from across the country. Hot topics included...
The HMGA Water Project hosted the ‘Sharing Water Technologies in Lake Simcoe & Nottawasaga Watersheds’ workshop on February 25, 2015 at ‘The Club at Bond Head’. The Workshop was well-attended with 77 participants representing...
