The Ontario Horticultural Research Foundation announced a contribution of $100,000 toward a $3 million research chair at Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and the Ontario Agricultural College at the University of Guelph.
Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, University of Guelph, Landscape Ontario and Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation have worked together in design of this new academic role. "In 2010 we will be focused on securing final contributions and selecting an individual for the position," said John Wright, president, Ontario Horticultural Trades Foundation. An important aspect to the work will be the availability of information and technical transfer to industry stakeholders. Utilizing communication networks at Landscape Ontario, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre and the University of Guelph means that research and innovation outputs will quickly reach user hands.
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