Re: PING! Michael

Mike Duffy wrote:

On 2024-11-23, gm wrote:
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Nonsense, Mike, the US will simply
step up produce imports from Ontario...
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And as "dsi1" has wisely said, "In the
future, robots will pick our produce.."

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Wetbacks or not, we do not have the climate
for citrus, most nuts, avocadoes, &c.
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Corn, leaf crops & berries, sure, with
half or less the growing season.
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Your 'projection' is based more on wishful
thinking than fact-based analysis.

I regularly see Ontario - grown tomatoes, cukes, peppers etc., here in
Chicago area stores even in winter...
Like NL, Ontario has a HUGE agro hothouse industry:
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is a not-for-profit
organization, formed in 1967, representing approximately 170 members who
grow greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers on over 4100 acres in
Ontario, Canada. Our growers span from Windsor to Niagara and as far
north as Ottawa.
https://www.ogvg.com/
Ontario is North America's largest producer of greenhouse produce
FACT SHEET:
https://www.ogvg.com/infographics
Wider Variety of Produce
https://www.ogvg.com/how-we-grow
Due to greenhouse produce being grown in a protective environment,
fruits and vegetables normally restricted to certain climates, can be
grown all over the world!  This also allows for the opportunity to grow
new flavours, colours, and textures!
Advanced Greenhouse Techonology
OGVG growers utilize the latest advances in hydroponic technology,
computerized climate control and integrated pest management in order to
ensure that the vegetables you eat are safe, fresh and nutritious.
​The controlled greenhouse environment enables producers to grow a
uniform crop that minimizes waste and maximizes yield and quality.
Ontario greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are grown in a
nutrient-rich water solution, which enables higher yields.
Greenhouse growing is efficient and allows Ontario greenhouse growers to
yield up to 20 times more produce square meter compared with outdoor
agriculture.
Longer Growing Season and a Protected Environment:
Where outdoor agriculture depends on on warmer seasons, greenhouses have
a protected environment and utilize state-of-the-art technology to
control temperature and humidity.
Greenhouse produce can be grown during all weather conditions including,
cold temperatures, high winds, and heavy rain or drought periods.
This provides consistent availability throughout the year..."
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GM