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.
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.
Three of the inductees -- Bert Andrews, Grant Howes and Verner Toews – have made significant contributions to the horticultural sector. The inductee ceremony will be held June 9, 2024.