The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada annual general meeting in Québec City set the stage for navigating critical challenges, from the threat of U.S. tariffs to preparing for the upcoming federal election.

Ag minister MacAulay has announced up to $1.6 million in funding over three years to safeguard health and well-being of Canada’s agricultural community.

With tariffs looming, the Canadian and Prince Edward Island governments have directed $500,000 to the Product and Market Development Program, Strategic Industry Growth Initiative and Business Development Program.

As vice-president of policy and issues management, Canadian Produce Marketing Association, Jane Proctor has been a key player in domestic, bilateral and international initiatives.

George Gilvesy, former chair of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, was honoured with the Doug Connery Award at the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada AGM. The award is for passion, commitment and dedication to advancing interests of the…