Agritourism Ontario is currently working on two significant projects: the first economic growth study for the sector, and a new agritourism app that will be a fun way for families to connect to their local farms.

The 33-member board represents a wealth of industry talent from all stages of the supply chain.

Dr. Mike Pautler will be responsible for Vineland’s commercialization portfolio that ranges from tree fruit to vegetable seeds to robotic harvesters.

Based in Delta, BC, Windset Farms will be showcasing a number of new products at the Canadian Produce Marketing Association Trade Show in Montreal.

Denise Schmidt, formerly senior director of North American Canola Business and Industry Affairs at Cibus, brings a background of agronomy, marketing and business development to the role.