Government of Canada supports Increased Dairy Processing at La Ferme Vallée Verte 1912

Jean-Claude Poissant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced an investment of $ 120,950 in support of dairy processor La Ferme Vallée Verte 1912.

Top USDA Trade Official to USApple: Trade Must be “Free, Fair and Reciprocal”

August 26, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

Free, fair and reciprocal trade for U.S. agriculture was the resounding message from Agriculture Under Secretary Ted McKinney at the U.S. Apple Association’s 2019 Outlook and Marketing Conference in Chicago. McKinney spoke at the 124th annual meeting of apple growers and businesses about the importance of a “two-way street” in trading partnerships.

Gavel Passes to New USApple Board Chair

August 26, 2019 U.S. Apple Association

The U.S. Apple Association has named a new Chair to lead its Board of Directors. Jeff Colombini, a third-generation California grower and tree fruit business owner, will serve the 2019-20 term.

United Fresh Start Foundation Hosts 2020 FreshStart Conference

The FreshStart Conference will once again feature a silent and live auction benefiting the foundation, as well as a General Session and Workshops focused on how the fresh produce industry can increase children’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and find new business opportunities to serve kids and families.

Uncertainty For B.C. Growers as EU Set to Halt Some Canadian Fruit Imports

August 26, 2019 CHERYL CHAN, Vancouver Sun

B.C. farm growers are facing uncertainty after the European Union’s announcement it will stop importing some Canadian fruits starting Sept. 1.