At the annual general meeting of Grape Growers of Ontario, board chair Mattias Oppenlaender reported a 2023 harvest of more than 75,000 tonnes of grapes.

A team of Canadian parliamentarians and senators along with CPMA president Ron Lemaire met with U.S. counterparts in support of the Canadian fresh produce sector on April 11.

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada has partnered with CropLife Canada to develop three curriculum-linked resources for educators and students across the country.

Nova Scotia’s Phase 2 of the Polar Vortex Industry Recovery Program includes funds for virus testing, plant materials and ongoing crop maintenance. This support recognizes the ongoing impacts of the February 2023 deep freeze event.

Anthony Leardi, MPP-Essex, has been assigned to the role of parliamentary assistant to the Ontario minister of agriculture, food and rural affairs. Also appointed is John Jordan, MPP-Lanark-Frontenac-Kingston.