Nova Scotia’s Phase 2 of the Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program includes funds for virus testing, plant materials and ongoing crop maintenance. This support recognizes the ongoing impacts of the February 2023 deep freeze event.

Anthony Leardi, MPP-Essex, has been assigned to the role of parliamentary assistant to the Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs. Also appointed is John Jordan, MPP-Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston.

Dr. Rumeet Billan will share her insights on the Science of Trust and Belonging as the keynote speaker.

Verdant Technologies is partnering with Sobeys Inc. to eliminate ice from the broccoli supply chain in Canada. HarvestHold Fresh is an in-box sheet with an active ingredient that blocks ethylene, maintaining freshness longer.

Highgate District Agricultural Society is nominated for the BASF Growing Home community-giving contest in Ontario for 2024. It’s one of three organizations in the province with a chance to win $25,000.