The Ontario government is promising to distribute up to 5,500 free HEPA filters to improve ventilation in agri-food congregate living settings.

The Government of Canada will create a new Supply Chain Task Force.

The 100th anniversary of the Canadian Horticultural Council will be celebrated in virtual meetings the week of March 7 instead of in person in Ottawa. Watch for the agenda and registration soon.

The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers are holding a virtual annual general meeting in addition to in-person attendance on March 30 at the Four Points Sheraton in London, Ontario. Meeting hours are 8 am to 1 pm.

Current estimates suggest that 3 million cwt (300 million pounds) will need to be destroyed.