[Growwine] Vineland News Release

[Laura]

Yes but they are in my greenhouse (unheated passive solar) Never knew I liked figs so much till I started growing them. And they crop 2 or 3 times a season .... so nice.

Laura 

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: John 
  To: growwine at littlefatwino.com 
  Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 10:00 AM
  Subject: Re: [Growwine] Vineland News Release


  FIGS?? Wow.
  John



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  From: growwine-bounces at littlefatwino.com [mailto:growwine-bounces at littlefatwino.com] On Behalf Of Laura
  Sent: March 28, 2008 9:06 AM
  To: growwine at littlefatwino.com
  Subject: Re: [Growwine] Vineland News Release


  HI Lardy 

  funny email response from A&P .   Peaches do not RIPEN from the inside out, they ROT from the inside out LOL 
  While a few types of tree fruit , like pears, will ripen off the tree most do not. 
  That's why you will see stores advertising "Tree ripened" of course that's usually nonsense too as tree ripened peaches would be pulp if shipped any distance. 
  REAL tree ripened fruit is hand wrapped and packed in special containers which protect each piece of fruit in transit. 

  Your Local Food Plus certified growwine member :-) 
  Laura Sabourin 
  who in addition to grapes grows :
  peaches, pears, plums, apples, cherries, raspberries,blackberries, blueberries and FIGS 


    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Larry Paterson 
    To: Growwine List 
    Sent: Thursday, March 27, 2008 10:21 PM
    Subject: [Growwine] Vineland News Release


    This is the kind of initiative I think we need worldwide... lfw

    I also have attached the email received about those lovely peaches.  Seems they don't spray them with anything!

    lardy

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    Advancing horticultural research and innovation 
    to support a healthy future. 


    NEWS RELEASE 

    For immediate release 

    VINELAND INITIATES A "LOCAL FOOD" PRODUCERS PARTNERSHIP 
    Safe, fresh, more nutritious, eco-friendly food program fosters stronger local economy 


    VINELAND, Ontario, March 24, 2008 - Vineland Research and Innovation Centre ("Vineland") is 
    pleased to announce the initiation of a "Local Food" project that supports and links local food 
    growers, producers and suppliers directly with local food buyers to ensure that the public has 
    improved access to high quality, locally grown food - whether it be through local grocery stores, 
    restaurants or farmers' markets. The project will start with a Niagara Local Food Pilot. 

    In identifying the value of locally grown food, Vineland's Stakeholder Advisory Committee 
    established a sub-committee to initiate and facilitate the project. 

    "Locally based food production and distribution systems are important for several reasons," said 
    Jim Brandle, CEO of Vineland. "They provide the public with access to fresher, more nutritious 
    foods, promote local agriculture by keeping food production close to home, support and create 
    local jobs in agriculture and food processing, and build stronger local economies and 
    communities And they minimize our 'carbon foodprint' through the reduction of fossil-fuel used in 
    the trade and transportation of food." 

    The concept and the benefits of locally produced food are gaining in popularity throughout the 
    agriculture industry. Advancements in research, innovation and technology present an increasing 
    number of options to improve the availability of locally produced foods. 

    "The "Local Food" initiative will link producers directly with buyers to accelerate advancement and 
    ensure that Ontario consumers are provided with easier, more frequent access to fresh, safe, 
    nutritious, high quality, locally produced foods," said Donald Ziraldo, Chair of Vineland Research 
    and Innovation Centre Board 

    Joining Vineland to support the Niagara Local Food Pilot initiative are the Vineland Growers 
    Cooperative, the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, Local Food Plus, ZeroFootprint, 
    OnTrace Agri-food Traceability, Green RewardsT, the Niagara Culinary Trail and the Regional 
    Municipality of Niagara. 

    Fifteen local growers as well as St. Davids Hydroponics have already committed to participating 
    in the program by signing up for certification under the Local Food Plus program. Vineland has 
    committed to facilitating the pilot project and has provided the funding to engage a coordinator 
    responsible for the administration of Local Food Plus grower certification. 

    Niagara growers, food producers and buyers are encouraged to contact Vineland 
    (www.vinelandontario.ca) or Local Food Plus (www.localfoodplus.ca) to participate in the Niagara 
    Local Food Pilot program 

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    Box 4000, 4890 Victoria Avenue North, Vineland Station, Ontario, L0R 2E0 


    About Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 

    Located in the Niagara Region, the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is a not-for-profit 
    corporation. It is currently in the process of significant renewal and revitalization as result of a 
    Federal and Provincial government, and industry led initiative in 2007 to create a world-class 
    research institution and international hub for horticulture and ornamentals research, innovation 
    and commercialization. Created in 1906 through a gift by M.F. Rittenhouse, the Vineland 
    Research Station has contributed to the emergence of a competitive horticulture industry in 
    one of Canada's most unique geographic regions. It is accredited with the development and 
    release of over 150 new varieties of fruits, vegetables and ornamental plants, as well as 
    numerous production techniques and post-harvest technologies. 

    About Local Food Plus 

    Local Food Plus ("LFP") is an award winning non-profit organization that brings farmers and 
    consumers to the table to share in the benefits of environmentally and socially responsible food 
    production. LFP opens new and higher value markets for farmers and processors who meet LFP 
    standards. Contact: Mike Schreiner, 416-699-6070, ext. 223, Mike at localfoodplus.ca, 
    www.localfoodplus.ca 

    About OnTrace Agri-food Traceability 

    OnTrace is a not-for-profit corporation, created to lead food traceability programs and initiatives in 
    the province of Ontario. OnTrace's goals are to deliver traceability solutions that will enable the 
    agriculture and agri-food industry in Ontario to become more innovative and competitive, and; to 
    strengthen the capacity of industry and government to manage and respond to emergencies 
    related to agriculture and food. Contact: Brian Sterling, 519-766-9292, Fax 519-766-1313. For 
    media kit and further information, visit: www.ontraceagrifood.com 

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    For more information, contact: 

    Donald Ziraldo, Chair 
    Vineland Research and Innovation Centre 

    416-520-3555 
    donald at ziraldo.ca 

    www.vinelandontario.ca 

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