Geena Luckett, Wallbrook, Nova Scotia, has been named the Outstanding Young Farmer for 2024 at the regional event held in Antigonish. She is the co-owner and general manager of Luckett’s Vineyards, a 130-acre operation.
- Simon Plante and Alison Blouin of Polyculture Plante, Sainte-Pétronille, will represent Québec at the national event in Lethbridge, Alberta in November 2024.
- At the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation’s annual general meeting, two new directors were elected to the board. They are Bryan Nickerson, Western Growers and Cara Porter, Loblaw Companies Limited.
- The Canadian Produce Marketing Association annually awards a Member of Parliament or Senator who has been supportive of the produce industry and effective at bringing industry issues to the forefront on Parliament Hill.
- At the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation’s annual general meeting, two new directors were elected to the board. They are Bryan Nickerson, Western Growers and Cara Porter, Loblaw Companies Limited.