Grower consultation meetings are underway in Oliver, January 30 and Winfield, January 31 to review a report by Inner Harbour Consulting. Derek Sturko, CEO and a former deputy minister of agriculture, is facilitator.

A half-century of continued success is a testament to the company’s dedication to product innovation and the people and places it serves. It’s a brand well-recognized in horticulture from berry patches to apple orchards.

The province and federal government are committing close to $10 million to continue mental health programs that support Ontario agriculture. The funding will continue for the next three years.

Due to volume of applications being processed, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency is extending its deadline for registrants to update product labels.

This strategic move supports Mike Fronte’s desire to return to the organic business he co-founded in 2004, while allowing the Fresh Direct Produce Group to focus on its broader growth plans.