Potato grower Shawn Brenn, Waterdown moves into the chair’s role for 2023 supported by asparagus grower and vice-chair Mike Chromczak, Tilsonburg.
- Brian Gilroy, apple grower and former chair of the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association is honoured for his contributions to horticulture.
- Leslie Huffman, retired apple specialist for the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, has won the coveted Outstanding Extension Award from the International Fruit Tree Association.
- Based in Lowell, Oregon, Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has promoted Dave Daniel to general manager. As a supplier of blueberry genetics, he’ll be responsible for the American and Canadian business.
- In the Leamington-centred greenhouse industry, the need for talent continues unabated. Nature Fresh Farms is adding three key account managers to keep pace with sales and retail partnerships.