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Did you know the Ontario Farmland Trust is seeking farmland protection advocates all across the province? Volunteering with the Ontario Farmland Trust offers an excellent opportunity for people who are passionate about local food and agriculture to make a difference.

We have opportunities for:

  • Communications Volunteers
  • Community Engagement Volunteers
  • Land Stewardship Volunteers: Land stewardship volunteers will assist in conducting annual monitoring visits to our farmland easement agreement properties to make sure the easement agreement conditions are being upheld. *NEW
  • Policy and Research Volunteers: Provincial policies can have a large effect on farmland protection and conservation. Staying informed and advocating for policies that will ensure farmland stays in production and available as habitat for species as risk is an important part of OFT’s work. *NEW
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Understanding the Blackleg & Verticillium Connection Webinar

Video: Understanding the Blackleg & Verticillium Connection Webinar

This webinar will explore the emerging connection between blackleg and verticillium stripe in canola, two diseases increasingly shaping yield risk across the Prairies. Presented by Ian Epp of Sask Oilseeds, the session will unpack current research and field observations that highlight how blackleg infection may influence the development and severity of verticillium stripe later in the season.

You will gain insight into disease biology, environmental drivers, and the role of variety selection, rotation, and management decisions in reducing overall disease pressure. The webinar will also connect the dots between early-season disease management and long-term risk, helping growers and agronomists better anticipate challenges and adapt strategies for more resilient canola production.