The Dutch supplier of seed potatoes reports that potato growers in Europe are somewhat reluctant to plant for harvest 2022 as a result of the higher prices of other major agricultural products. Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, sales of seed…
- Early bird registration ends June 30, 2022. A lucky entrant will win a trip for two to Walt Disney World in Florida. The event takes place November 2-4 at the Sheraton Fallsview in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
- NASA climate scientist Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig wins the 2022 World Food Prize. She says: “As we move into a crucial decade of action on climate change, food needs to be ‘at the table.’”
- The Canadian 4-H Council, Canadian Young Farmers’ Forum and Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers will receive up to $2.1 million to continue activities and events.
- Gurpreet Lidder of Lidder’s Produce Ltd has been named BC’s Outstanding Young Farmer for 2022. He’s a fruit grower near Keremeos.