The Weston Family Foundation has selected an international panel of expert judges for its $33 million Homegrown Innovation Challenge that will be led by Dominic Barton.
Richmond, BC potato and vegetable farmer Bill Zylmans was recognized for Excellence in Agriculture Leadership at the BC Agri-Food Industry Gala held virtually on March 30.
The Georgian Bay area grower is honoured for his lifelong commitment to apple growing. He and his wife Karen operate a high-density orchard near Clarksburg, Ontario.