In 2026, the board allocated $321,035 in funding for 12 projects that focus on topics such as bloom consistency, disease and pest prevention, and apple storage.
Recognizing the distinct context of the fresh produce sector, the Office will collaborate closely with national and provincial grower associations across Canada.
Federal ag minister Heath MacDonald says his ministry is collaborating with the Soil Conservation Council of Canada to develop the groundbreaking National Agricultural Soil Health Strategy.
Field-ready technologies will be spotlighted at the March 26 event in London, Ontario.
Mike Chromczak, an asparagus and watermelon grower, is the new chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association. As Canada proceeds down a path of nation-building, he says it’s important for agriculture to be part of that movement.
