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Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
Government announces $50.3 million in funding to address emerging agricultural issues and capitalize on opportunities
On February 12, 2019 Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years. CASPP is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable...
Meet the International Workers: Felix Guzman Acosta
For Felix, being an international farm worker in Canada has been a life-changing experience for his entire family. He’s been coming to Canada to work for 28 years; the last 14 years have been in Leamington, Ontario. “I’ve worked with a lot of different crops, people...
New video: Women as valuable team members
We have just published our seventh video in our awareness campaign in celebration of international farm workers. View video Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Video description These women are incredible. The sacrifices they make – travelling away from their families...