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Fruit and vegetable growers are among the first to feel the impact of rising fuel costs because
Mike Chromczak, an asparagus and watermelon grower, is the new chair of the Ontario Fruit and
OFVGA vice-chair Mike Chromczak outlines the need for another $150M in Ontario’s annual Risk
Mike Chromczak, chair, safety nets section, Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association,
Mike Chromczak
Member for
2 years 11 monthsMike is the owner and operator of M&J Chromczak Farms Inc. near Tillsonburg where he grows asparagus, watermelon and row crops with his uncle. Mike is actively engaged on and off the farm, serving as chair, Asparagus Farmers of Ontario. In 2026, he was elected chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association board of directors.
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