Workers busily sort onions during the height of harvest in one of the original “small scheme” fields that abut the busy streets of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, Sept. 20, 2025.Photo Diana Martin

Holland Marsh marks a century of agricultural innovation and resilience

From swamp to multi-million-dollar economic driver, the Marsh continues to evolve

Discover how Holland Marsh has evolved over the past century from a modest swamp to Ontario’s key horticultural hub, producing a significant percentage of Asian vegetables, carrots, onions, and leafy greens consumed provincially and contributing over $1 billion annually to the local economy.


Albert Cramer and his two business partners operate the largest greenhouse in Alberta on property west of Medicine Hat. The year-round operation produces long English cucumbers and mini-cukes, which are a relatively new product popular for snacking.

Start-up bringing next-generation DNA tools to Ontario farms

Turnkey Genomics aims to deliver faster, more affordable DNA testing tools for plant breeding, crop protection, and farm-level monitoring

Turnkey Genomics is a made-in-Ontario startup is helping Canadian farmers, seed companies, and agribusinesses gain access to cutting-edge genomics technologies once only reserved for the biggest global players.