Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and the Official Opposition, named his shadow cabinet on October 12, 2022. Alberta MP for the riding of Foothills, John Barlow, remains in the role of critic for agriculture, agri-food and food security.

Thursday, October 13, 2022 - Karen Davidson

The World Potato Congress has announced that Ellen Kouwenberg is the new incoming executive director, replacing outgoing general manager Brian Douglas.

Thursday, September 22, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Rebecca Sooksom of Agriculture in the Classroom Nova Scotia takes on the role of chair for Agriculture in the Classroom nationally. The highlights of the 2021-22 annual progress report include more than 2.3 million student experiences across Canada.

Monday, September 19, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Market gardeners David and Jennifer VanDeVelde are the Ontario winners of Canada’s Outstanding Young Farmers competition. Their Delhi, Ontario farm is home to more than 200 acres of crops including strawberries, asparagus, raspberries, pumpkins, rhubarb, tobacco and a variety of field and cover crops.

Friday, September 16, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Third generation grape grower, Benjamin (Ben) Froese, has been chosen 2022 Grape King by his peers and the Grape Growers of Ontario. He and his family farm near Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Friday, August 26, 2022 - Karen Davidson

Stephanie Vickers will be coordinating projects to assess the applicability of new practices, products, and technologies that address sustainability issues in Ontario’s horticulture sectors including labour uncertainties, nutrient inputs/outputs, and water and waste management. She’s based in Vineland.