Fourth-generation farmer Peter Simonsen has pledged to lead a cohesive and focussed board of directors of the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association. He was elected at the annual general meeting held virtually on February 23, 2022. 

“I have always had an interest in politics and respect the political process no matter how slow, painful and frustrating it may be,” he wrote to members before the virtual vote. “ I am very grateful to live in a country that is governed by rule of law, those laws created through a process of open reasoned and democratic debate.”

Simonsen and his family operate 45 acres of certified organic apples, pears and peaches near Naramata. He’s currently chair of the Summerland Varieties Corporation. 

He will be joined on the board by:   Jeet Dukhia, vice-president and directors Annelise Simonsen, Mani Gill, Avi Gill, Ravinder Bains and Sukhdeep Brar. 

 Source:  BC Fruit Growers’ Association