When the bounty of fruits and vegetables are at their peak, it’s a perfect time to celebrate Food Day Canada. This year, put Canada on the menu for July 30.

The 270 grower members of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative will be buoyed by guaranteed minimum prices for apples during a challenging time of increasing inflation, labour shortages and supply chain challenges.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association is offering exhibit space for sale on a first-come, first-served basis. More than 90 per cent of space is sold out for the 2023 convention and trade show planned for April 25-27, 2023 in Toronto.

Employment and Social Development Canada is extending the suspension of minimum advertising requirements for all positions in primary agriculture until June 30, 2023.

Sulvaris is the recipient of almost $1.7 million in federal funding to further develop high-efficiency fertilizers. The Calgary-based company converts various forms of organic waste into fertilizers that are rich in slow-release nutrients.