Jason Smith, Fraser Berry Farms, Abbotsford, British Columbia, joins the 2023 board of directors of a newly expanded slate for the North American Blueberry Council.
The new director of marketing and communications started her career as an intern with Sobeys Inc. She brings eight years of experience in various public and private sectors in Manitoba.
Justine Hendricks has been appointed as president and CEO of Farm Credit Canada with a loan portfolio of $44 billion. Mosty recently, she was senior executive with Export Development Canada.
Vernon fruit grower Jeet Dukhia passed away December 14, 2022 at the age of 74. He was the vice-president of the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association.