The U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching $242M in trade promotion programs, including fruits and vegetables. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins is set to visit Vietnam, Japan, India, Peru, Brazil, and the United Kingdom in the next six months.

The greenhouse grower is set to introduce its organic English seedless cucumbers at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show April 8-10.

The wage increase is based on the Ontario Consumer Price Index of 2.4 per cent. It’s the second highest provincial rate in Canada.

Agritourism Ontario is currently working on two significant projects: the first economic growth study for the sector, and a new agritourism app that will be a fun way for families to connect to their local farms.

The 33-member board represents a wealth of industry talent from all stages of the supply chain.