Five individuals have been honoured by the Ontario Produce Marketing Association at its first-ever virtual awards. These leaders rose to the challenge of keeping fresh fruits and vegetables available to Ontario consumers.

The federal Conservative party announced its shadow cabinet on November 9, with a seasoned hand at the steering wheel of the agriculture, agri-food and food security file.

Nuffield Canada has selected six exceptional scholarship candidates from across the country to be awarded $15,000 each to challenge themselves in a self-directed research program of international travel and study.

Corteva Agriscience has named Canadian Chuck Magro to be the next CEO. Most recently, he was CEO of Nutrien Ltd from 2018 to April 2021.

The Hon. Marie-Claude Bibeau has been given the nod by Prime Minister Trudeau to continue in her role as minister of agriculture and agri-food.