Born & raised in Norfolk County, owners James Bradshaw and Michael Sheppard, knew “Ontario’s Garden” was the perfect place to build Velocity Green, a company that makes sustainable, eco-friendly fertilizer alternatives available to local farmers, greenhouse operators, and turf managers. The headquarters and brew station are both located in Waterford, ON, and they’ve expanded in…
Biological fertilizers are alternatives to traditional chemical fertilizers that are made from natural materials and are designed to promote healthy plant growth. One type of biological fertilizer that has gained popularity in recent years is ACF-SR, a live-brewed bacteria made in Canada and in available through Ontario-based bio-solutions provider, Velocity Green Inc. ACF-SR is a…
We always get questions like: “How does ACF-SR differ from fungi based products?” Or, “my soil is bacteria dominant, and low in fungi populations. Why would I need more bacteria?” Fungi and bacteria are both very important for overall soil health. Both need each other, but there are significant differences between the two. By…
Across the board, fertilizer prices are higher in 2021. While nitrogen often gets the most attention, phosphorus prices are up the most. While fertilizer prices are higher, it’s important to remember the context. Prices are up from historic lows and, for the most part, remain well below the levels of 2011-2014. The exception, however, is…
Brewed in Norfolk County, ON., this function-focused bacteria enhances soil and plant health, resulting in increased yields and profits. Growers are looking to biologicals like ACF-SR™ to break down crop residue, improve soil health and ramp up nutrient cycles. These living microorganisms can be added to transplant water. Growers at Norland Potato completed a trial…
ACF-SR delivers a broad spectrum of function-focused, beneficial soil bacteria, including difficult to stabilize, non-sulfur photosynthetic species.There are 3 types of microorganisms in our microbial blends: Photosynthetic bacteria supply energy from light, fix nitrogen and carbon, degrade toxic chemicals, and supply organic carbon to plants for growth. These bacteria improve the efficiency and effectiveness of CO2 fixation Vegetative strains improve the…
Norfolk County, ON – March 23rd, 2020 – As Velocity Green responds to COVID-19, the health and safety of our team and customers remains our top priority. As a supplier to the Ontario and Eastern Canada agriculture sector, we’re committed to being there when our customers and colleagues need us most. Here’s how we’re responding:…