Water Sampling Proper Procedures Workshop

Workshop Description
Water samples have to be taken for several purposes; CanadaGAP requires them for personal hygiene facilities and water used for washing vegetables, and MOECC can mandate sampling for washwater discharging.

Proper sampling procedures including bottle rinsing and sampling points will be covered. Resources on sampling procedures, result interpretation, and access to accredited labs will also be available. Two workshops have already been held.

65th Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

Bridget Visser presented an update on the HMGA Water Project at the 65th Muck Vegetable Growers Conference outlining the project results and future plans.
MVGC HMGA Water Project Update 2016
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AgKnowledge Forum 2016

The 2016 AgKnowledge Forum was held on February 4. Below are PDFs of the presentations given.
Water Project Overview
File Size: 701 kb
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Ag Waste Water & Water Quality
File Size: 540 kb
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Water Smart
File Size: 1229 kb
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Water Project Results
File Size: 1208 kb
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P Loss Reduction Calculation
File Size: 740 kb
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SR&ED
File Size: 262 kb
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64th Muck Vegetable Growers Conference

Eric Rozema presented an update on the HMGA Water Project at the 64th Muck Vegetable Growers Conference entitled "Vegetable washwater treatment opportunities and outcomes".
HMGA Water Project Update MVGC 2015
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Sharing Water Technologies in
Lake Simcoe & Nottawasaga Watersheds

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 growers, industry, research and government, in addition to the project team. The presentations covered a variety of topics related to vegetable washwater management. Representatives from MOECC and NVCA discussed stewardship and desired regulatory outcomes. Hydrogeology and geology considerations for the Marsh were presented to enhance the understanding of complex bio-physical relationships with our surrounding environment. The project team provided updates on equipment and technologies being tested; sampling procedures; and information on water quality parameters, discharge limits, lessons learned, and available resources. The day's program concluded with four research presentations on various treatment systems; pathogen considerations affecting food safety; and pathogen survivability in wash water treatment systems affecting future crops. The day included opportunities to examine equipment and network.

Presentations

Overview of Regulatory Mandates and Desired Outcomes

D. Gayle Wood, NVCA
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Hydrogeology and Agriculture

Hugh Simpson, OMAFRA
File Size: 357 kb
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Riley Mulligan, OGS
File Size: 1853 kb
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HMGA Water Project Updates

Greg Ridell, HMGA
File Size: 207 kb
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Mike Saunders, HMGA
File Size: 693 kb
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Eric Rozema, HMGA
File Size: 233 kb
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Bridget Visser, HMGA
File Size: 509 kb
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Research Presentations

Richard Zytner, U of G
File Size: 889 kb
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Don Bishop
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Ann Huber, SRG
File Size: 1035 kb
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Ahmed Abdelmagid, U of G
File Size: 433 kb
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Past Events

HMGA Grower Workshop
March 8, 2017
AgKnowledge Forum
February 9, 2017
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Latornell Conservation Symposium
November 15 - 17, 2016
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Water Sampling
Proper Procedures Workshop
June 16 & July 21, 2016
65th Muck Vegetable
Growers Conference
April 12 - 13, 2016
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Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention
February 17 - 18, 2016
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AgKnowledge Forum
February 4, 2016
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AgKnowledge Forum
February 4, 2016
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Latornell Conservation Symposium
November 17 - 19, 2015
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International Carrot Conference
September 15 - 17, 2015
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Water Innovation Forum 2015
September 16, 2015
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Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Summer Tour
August 19, 2015
64th Muck Vegetable
Growers Conference
April 8 - 9, 2015
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Sharing Water Technologies 
in Lake Simcoe & Nottawasaga Watersheds
February 25, 2015