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Not so temporary: Canada making it easier for agriculture employers to retain foreign workers

Under a new program launched Tuesday in Ruthven, Ont., employers won’t have yearly paperwork to maintain their migrant workforce.

Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIA) are required by employers to prove they have tried but can’t fill a job position with Canadian workers. Currently they are only valid for 12 months.

“These LMIA’s, they can be labour some and any little hiccup can really throw things off,” said Michael Delciancio of DC Farms. “To have it [LMIA] for [a] 36-month period would definitely be beneficial.”

DC Farms produces eggplants and tomatoes in their family owned and operated greenhouses in Essex County.

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Solynta's True-Seed Breakthrough revolutionizing potatoes

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Seed World U.S. editor Aimee Nielson interviewed Solynta's director of strategic alliances and business development Charles Miller at the American Seed Trade Assocation's Vegetable and Flower Conference in Monterey, California. Miller highlighted how Solynta is leading the charge in agricultural innovation by breeding hybrid potatoes from true seeds. Learn how their pioneering technology promises sustainable solutions for global food challenges. Through worldwide collaboration, Solynta aims to make a lasting impact on food supply, envisioning a future where hybrid potatoes play a vital role.

Miller discusses the challenges and opportunities of scaling a business during rapid growth and what's next for Solynta as they surge ahead with true seed hybrid potato seed.