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.
- The Ontario Produce Marketing Association honoured a dozen individuals and organizations at the annual gala on November 18, 2022. One of the seven Produce Heroes was Jody Mott, executive director of the Holland Marsh Growers’ Association.
- Growers Supply Co Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of BC Tree Fruit Cooperative, and ViviGro Sustainable Solutions, based in Saskatoon, announce a strategic partnership. It will be branded Ropana Growers Solutions Ltd.
- In celebration of its 10th anniversary, Farm & Food Care Ontario invited its platinum level sponsors to nominate Agri-Food Champions. The Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association picked Amanda Dooney, Suncrest Orchards, Simcoe, Ontario.
- Grape Growers of Ontario congratulates its CEO on winning the Lifetime Achievement award from the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce at the 2022 Women in Business Awards. Debbie Zimmerman is recognized for her significant contributions to Niagara…