Ontario’s ag minister Rob Flack, along with finance minister Bethlenfalvy, are increasing annual funding from $150 million to $250 million, starting with $30 million increase for the 2025 program year.

If President Trump proceeds on 25 per cent tariffs on Feb. 1, then price of PEI potatoes would rise in U.S. markets. Currently, exports are valued at $250 million.

Congratulations to Pierre-Luc Barré and Virginie Bourque from Yves Barré Farm of St-Damase. The potato and vegetable farmers will represent Québec at the 2025 National Event of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers event in November.

Grower consultation meetings are underway in Oliver, January 30 and Winfield, January 31 to review a report by Inner Harbour Consulting. Derek Sturko, CEO and a former deputy minister of agriculture, is facilitator.

A half-century of continued success is a testament to the company’s dedication to product innovation and the people and places it serves. It’s a brand well-recognized in horticulture from berry patches to apple orchards.