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…
Dwayne Durie, a third-generation farmer in Lavoy, AB talks about the results he’s seen using ACF-SR biologicals on his farm – tremendous root growth, advancement in staging, and standability of the crop. The left side of the field had 2 gallons of ACF-SR foliar-applied and was significantly ahead of the control side. The line in…
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…