Wednesday, February 27, 2019 - Karen Davidson

CropLife Canada, the organization that represents crop protection manufacturers, has hired Terri Stewart for the role of director, science and regulatory affairs for chemistry. She brings significant expertise, leaving a 16-year career with the Pest Management Regulatory Agency.

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - Robyn Meerveld

Canadian horticultural leader Ken Porteous will be inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame. He has been chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association and president of the Canadian Horticultural Council, among many other notable industry contributions.

Friday, February 22, 2019 - Robyn Meerveld

Longtime horticultural labour issues advisor Ken Linington is the winner of this year’s Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Award of Merit. He was honoured at the OFVGA annual banquet in Niagara Falls, February 19, 2019.

Friday, February 22, 2019 - Robyn Meerveld

Innovative apple grower Tom Chudleigh, who was instrumental in establishing pick-your-own orchards as a popular agri-tourism activity in Ontario, is the winner of this year’s Arysta Golden Apple Award. He shares the award with wife Carol and family.

Thursday, February 14, 2019 - Robyn Meerveld

Vineland Growers’ Co-operative Ltd. will become the exclusive marketer for The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association fresh apple program, beginning with the 2019 apple harvest.

Wednesday, February 13, 2019 - Robyn Meerveld

Anne Verhallen, soil management specialist for horticulture crops with the Ontario ministry of agriculture, food and rural affairs, was honoured as one of this year’s Soil Champion award recipients.