Farmers’ Markets Ontario has awarded the southwestern Ontario market as Farmers’ Market of the Year for the 2024 season.

Having new varieties with potato wart immunity was a central theme at the 15th annual general meeting.

Potato grower Shawn Brenn remains chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association. Asparagus and melon grower Mike Chromczak is vice-chair.

BC’s ag minister Lana Popham says support will be available to tree fruit farmers throughout British Columbia based on acreage.

Scot Davidson, MP for York-Simcoe was recognized for his private member’s bill that resulted in passage of Bill C-280, Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act. Streef Produce, Princeton, was recognized for its 12-year…