Ontario Farmers: Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers

Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers: Ontario farmers were encouraged to seize the opportunities for new crops, which were presented at a workshop Wednesday by the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre. , according to Hamilton Spectator. Art Smith, chief executive officer of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers, said he approached the centre about five years ago as he and many growers became increasingly aware of a demographic shift among consumers. Move over corn and potatoes, make room for okra and eggplant. The centre's World Crop research examined the potential impact of the tastebuds of new Canadians on Ontario's fields. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.