The Weston Family Foundation is calling for teams of entrepreneurs and innovators, food producers and farmers, researchers and scientists to tackle the challenge of growing berries out of season, sustainably, competitively and at scale.
- The largest AgriRecovery program in British Columbia’s history has promised $228 million for beleaguered farmers affected by the fall 2021 floods and landslides. From blueberry growers to field vegetable growers, the damages were unprecedented.
- This year’s show will focus on reuniting the produce industry after almost three years.
- The Ontario government is promising to distribute up to 5,500 free HEPA filters to improve ventilation in agri-food congregate living settings.
- The Government of Canada will create a new Supply Chain Task Force.