The 2025-2026 Board of Directors and executive for Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) has been elected. Stepping into the role of chair is Janelle Cardiff, nominated by Egg Farmers of Ontario. She succeeds Crispin Colvin, nominated by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, who now serves as past chair.

Also elected to the executive committee are:

• Nadine Schwandt, nominated by New-Life Mills, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (Vice Chair)
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• Nicki Scott, nominated by Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Association, and Ontario Potato Board (Second Vice Chair)
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• John Taylor, nominated by Ontario Mutual Insurance Association (Treasurer)

This meeting follows the board elections at the organization's AGM and Speakers’ Conference held on April 10. Other members of the Board of Directors include:

• Crispin Colvin, nominated by Ontario Federation of Agriculture (Past Chair)
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• Joe Hickson, nominated by Ontario Seed Growers' Association
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• Steve Lake, nominated by Grain Farmers of Ontario
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• Quintin McEwen, nominated by Ontario Sheep Farmers
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• Jennifer Mitchell, nominated by Ontario Hatcheries Association
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• Pete Overdevest, nominated by Dairy Farmers of Ontario (Ex-Officio)
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• Joost van der Heiden, nominated by Beef Farmers of Ontario
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• Augusta Van Muyen, nominated by Grape Growers of Ontario (Newly elected)
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• Andrea Veldhuizen, nominated by Chicken Farmers of Ontario

FFCO’s latest annual report can be viewed here: https://www.farmfoodcareon.org/about- us/annual-reports/

Source:  Farm & Food Care Ontario April 17, 2025 news release