In the Leamington-centred greenhouse industry, the need for talent continues unabated. Nature Fresh Farms is adding three key account managers to keep pace with sales and retail partnerships.
Brian Gilroy, past chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, is recognized for lifelong contributions to the agricultural industry. As a director of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, he toured the ag minister of the day, Ted McMeekin, as one of his outreach efforts.
Brian Gilroy, apple grower and former chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association, is one of several leaders who will be inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame in a June 2023 ceremony.
Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers announce that Ron VanDamme, Port Lambton, and Carl Merrick, Strathroy are elected as vice-chairs for 2023. Farmgate value for processing crops topped $154 million in 2022.
Keisha Rose Topic was elected the new president of the PEI Federation of Agriculture at its annual general meeting on January 27, 2023. She follows in the footsteps of three other women leaders.
Industry veteran Joe Sbrocchi is joining the Pure Flavor greenhouse team in Leamington, Ontario. He’s been named senior vice-president, business development & strategy.
