As Owen Roberts explains, reform of the H-2A visa program is at the top of the advocacy agenda for the International Fresh Produce Association.

Shawn Brenn, chair, OFVGA shares the communication efforts of the association.

Crop protection columnist Chris Duyvelshoff updates the status of PMRA regulations on drone applications. The pieces are falling in place to finalize approval in Canada.

Grown upstairs on a Lufa Farms’ roof, sold downstairs at retail level of a Walmart Canada Montréal store, greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers are now available within minutes of harvesting.

In Ontario, promotional efforts underscore the cornucopia of locally-grown food, including more than 120 fruits and vegetables. Check out the virtual farm tour – potato to chips – hosted by the Vander Zaag family.