Canada's largest pumpkin patch is in Ontario's Norfolk County. Here's a glimpse of what it means to grow 2 out of every 5 pumpkins in Canada. SCENE September 3, 2025. The Grower Norfolk County

Today, the Center for Horticultural Innovation, based in Leamington, ON, rebranded as Biophi. Best wishes to Matt Korpan, executive director, and his inspiring team. The Grower

Hearty congrats to Dr. Lorne Hepworth, past president and CEO CropLife Canada, invested into Order of Canada Sept 18. Anecdote: rode in a taxi with him once where he adeptly interviewed the taxi driver: "How's business? What's making news here?" The Grower CropLife Canada

These Ambrosia apples are colouring and sizing well on September 25 Wilmot Orchards near Newcastle, ON The Grower @ontariapples

Highly recommend the reporting of @Jason_Kirby in his cover piece for October 2025 Report on Business. Usually a Canadian CEO on the cover. Instead Jamaican TFW Roy Campbell is top of the food chain. The 10-page piece is online or as weekend insert in Globe & Mail. The Grower

SCENE on LinkedIn: Richard Isaacs, Global Fruit, flags the record cherry season in British Columbia and importance of export market in China. He's on a plane to oversee shipment in time for Oct 6 mid-autumn festival. The Grower

Thanks to Carol Pupo and her team for the Canadian Greenhouse Conference, bringing together the industry for the latest in technology and innovation. Mark your calendar for Oct 7 & 8, 2026. The Grower Cdn Greenhouse Conf

For growers all across Canada, it's a big push to finish harvest. Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! The Grower

Newfoundland & Labrador announced its new cabinet today. Hon Pleaman Forsey is the new minister of forestry, agriculture and lands from Bishop's Falls. He has been a tireless advocate for rural communities. The Grower

Today, we're thinking of the temporary foreign workers who are stranded in Canada after Hurricane "Heartbreak" Melissa devastated Jamaica. Many still can't reach their loved ones. As Jamaica's The Gleaner reported today: "It's a long road to recovery." The Grower

A favourite photo from my archives marking the end of October. TONS of sun-splashed squash in Norfolk County The Grower

The "Royal" opens Nov 7 in Toronto. The 2025 poster for the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is now available at royalpaddock.org The Grower

Late news October 31: After a lengthy negotiation, an arbitrator has ruled in favour of Ontario grape growers with a 7.1% price increase for the 2025 grape crop. The Grower Grape Growers of Ontario

Terry Lippold is ultra-organized. See Ontario Potato Board golf tournament event for June 23, 2026. The Grower

A thorn has been removed in the federal budget. The finance minister has nixed the tax on underused housing as of the 2025 calendar year. Here's a clip from the Globe. The Grower

On Nov 5, the Empire Company announced that Pierre St-Laurent becomes president and CEO immediately of Canada's second largest grocer. Brands include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Farm Boy, FreshCo. He replaces retiring Michael Medline. The Grower

US Apple Tracker published latest stats Nov. 11. See the export chart. USApple The Grower

Victoria Buma, general manager, Berry Growers of Ontario, was on deck Nov 14 at the OFVGA booth at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Berries were the theme of the day. The Grower Berry Growers of Ontario

Good to see Sue Hilborn at the booth organized by OFVGA. She was educating visitors on behalf of Berry Growers of Ontario. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is almost finished its 2025 run. Last day is Sunday, Nov 16. The Grower #RAWF

Kudos to the University of Guelph for its masterful exhibit of agriculture and food innovation at the 2025 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. Engaging! Exciting! Let's hope it inspires a new generation of students. The Grower University of Guelph