Mental health supports will now be available in Spanish to farm workers in Ontario.
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, Dispute Resolution Corporation and Canadian Produce Marketing Association are collecting data on the activities of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency to better understand issues facing respective members.
Due to extremely low estimated fruit volumes, weather effects, and difficult market and financial conditions, the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative will not be able to effectively operate the business moving forward. It is seeking creditor protection.
About 9,000 Jamaican temporary foreign workers are in Ontario this summer. The Jamaican Liaison Service is working hard to reach out during summer festive events.
The North American Raspberry and Blackberry Association and the North American Strawberry Association are planning a joint meeting in Hawaii from February 3-6, 2025.
