The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association has gathered resources and tools to help employers manage the effects of hot weather on employees.

Geena Luckett, Wallbrook, Nova Scotia, has been named the Outstanding Young Farmer for 2024 at the regional event held in Antigonish. She is the co-owner and general manager of Luckett’s Vineyards, a 130-acre operation.

The Canadian Agri-Food Automation and Intelligence Network is launching its fourth open competition for entrepreneurs devoted to data-driven solutions in agriculture.

Federal funding of $6.6 million is supporting two new genomics hubs: Agricultural Genomics Action Centre and Climate Smart Data Collaboration Centre.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has launched a consultation to modernize grade standards. Comments are due by October 20.