Urban Cowboy columnist Owen Roberts touches base with Dr. Rene Van Acker to get his thoughts on the alliance with the provincial ag ministry and what’s in store for the SPUD unit currently in New Liskeard.

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association is active on many fronts communicating many improvements in supporting temporary foreign workers.

The Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation has recognized The Grower’s excellence with silver prizes in production photography, technical reporting and current affairs reporting at its 2025 awards banquet.

Years of collaborative improvements have enhanced wages, housing, mobility and safety for essential farm workers.

Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2025.