Greenhouse-specific Requirements

An operation is growing produce (e.g., lettuce, herbs, etc.) using aquaponics. What is aquaponics? Can the operation obtain CanadaGAP certification?

Aquaponics combines aquaculture with hydroponic plant production. Hydroponics is a method of growing plants in a water based, nutrient rich solution that does

An operation is growing produce (e.g., lettuce, herbs, etc.) using aquaponics. What is aquaponics? Can the operation obtain CanadaGAP certification?CanadaGAP2021-04-08T10:35:57-04:00

What are the food safety requirements when dealing with a glass greenhouse as opposed to a plastic greenhouse?

There is no difference in requirements. Section 18.2 (Harvesting) requires that a visual inspection is to be conducted before product is harvested. Employees

What are the food safety requirements when dealing with a glass greenhouse as opposed to a plastic greenhouse?Amelia Balsillie2017-11-03T16:25:52-04:00

If an agricultural chemical label does not specifically identify if the product can be used on a commodity found in the field (including orchard/vineyard) OR in a greenhouse, can the agricultural chemical be used on any applicable (field or greenhouse) crop listed on the label?

No, according to the Health Canada Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA), the label must specify “greenhouse” if it is to be

If an agricultural chemical label does not specifically identify if the product can be used on a commodity found in the field (including orchard/vineyard) OR in a greenhouse, can the agricultural chemical be used on any applicable (field or greenhouse) crop listed on the label?JosephA2024-09-24T14:48:27-04:00