NASA climate scientist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig wins the 2022 World Food Prize. She says: “As we move into a crucial decade of action on climate change, food needs to be ‘at the table.’”
- Gurpreet Lidder of Lidder’s Produce Ltd has been named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmer for 2022. He’s a fruit grower near Keremeos.
- Kelly Ciceran has been elected as president of the popular horticultural convention held annually in Niagara Falls, Ontario. She is joined by vice-president Doug Darling.
- Mario Masellis, vice-president, sales and marketing of Catania Worldwide, becomes the new 2022-2023 chair of the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
- Matthias Oppenlaender has been re-elected chair for a third term at Grape Growers of Ontario. Kevin Watson has been elected vice-chair, replacing Bill Schenck who held the role for six years. @grapegrowersont #newsmakers