After nine years as chair, George Gilvesy has chosen not to seek reappointment. He has led numerous initiatives aimed at sustainability, food security, trade and market development.
- The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation has awarded three prizes to The Grower for its journalism and photography in 2023.
- A new group of industry experts is bringing together broad expertise and sharing best practices for excellence in potato storage and handling across North America. The four pillars of potato storage: soil, variety, cultural practices and weather.
- The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers has appointed Steve Peters as the new chair effective November 1.
- Tomasz Bieńkowski, PhD, is a specialist in the field of plant production, in particular breeding and seed production of cereals and potatoes, in Poland. He has played a key role in bringing the World Potato Congress to Gdańsk, Poland, set for June…