Three deserving Prince Edward Islanders received awards for their contributions to agriculture at the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada annual general meeting on March 6. They are Mary Kay Sonier, Alvin Keenan and Brenda Simmons.
Four categories were judged: Ontario Sweet Cider, Ontario Craft Cider (Modern), Heritage/Traditional and Specialty.
Farmers’ Markets Ontario has honoured the Newmarket Farmers’ Market as Farmers’ Market of the Year.
The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association presented its annual Award of Merit to Don Brubacher for his contributions to the potato industry.
The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association re-elected potato grower Shawn Brenn as chair for another one-year term at its annual general meeting Feb. 20.
