Winnipeg-based Peak of the Market is donating $10,000 to St. John Ambulance as part of its charitable givings to community.
- The British Columbia government is increasing funding for Okanagan apple growers with $2.5 million towards crop health, fruit production, apple marketing and skills training.
- Rachael LeBlanc, research scientist, Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, has been honoured with the Science and Technology Award from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, Women in Business Awards.
- David and Jenn VanDeVelde, berry growers and on-farm retailers from Delhi, Ontario, talk with The Grower about their participation in Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmer Competition.
- Three out of seven regional winners of the 2022 Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers competition are from horticulture. Jenn and David VanDeVelde are representing Ontario at the national event held in Saskatoon Nov 23-27.