Baku, Azerbaijan, November 20, 2024 – The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) proudly showcased the essential role ornamental horticulture plays in combating climate change at the United Nations Climate Conference (COP29). Through its innovative practices and contributions to environmental sustainability, ornamental horticulture demonstrated its importance in addressing global environmental challenges. COHA represents Canadian growers, farmers, and […]
The Canadian Ornamental Horticulture Alliance (COHA) will be bringing to life the importance of Ornamental Horticulture towards society’s well-being during COP28 in Dubai. Ornamental Horticulture products, like trees, shrubs, flowers and sod, have unique attributes that contribute to the mitigation of climate change. COHA represents ornamental horticulture farmers and service providers across Canada who are […]
January 4th, PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – COHA-ACHO’s President, Dave Captein, announced today the appointment of Sheila Jones as the Alliance Director of COHA-ACHO. Sheila Jones brings to COHA-ACHO experience from a distinguished career in management in Canada’s public service. At the time of her retirement, Jones was the Director of the Horticulture and Cross-Sectoral Division […]
December 7th, PITT MEADOWS, B.C. – COHA-ACHO’s President today expressed appreciation for the efforts led by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Minister Marie Claude-Bibeau to retroactively improve the payouts available to Canadian farmers under the Agri-Stability program. The proposed change, now under negotiation with the Provinces, is welcome news for our sector of agriculture. “COHA-ACHO identified […]
Ornamental horticulture is one of Canada’s hidden gems. Not enough Canadians know about how important our sector is to Canada’s economy. Nor do they realize what how our products contribute to the betterment of our living spaces. COHA-ACHO is working to change that lack of recognition. We are taking initiative to raise the level of […]