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For release: August 12, 2004 New Apple Marketing Board up and RunningFINGAL - Minister of Agriculture and Food Steve Peters introduced the newly formed 10-member Ontario Apple Growers marketing board at Van Brenk's Fruit Farm and Nursery today. The board was established by a new regulation under the Farm Products Marketing Act as a result of a vote conducted in the spring of 2003 by the Farm Products Marketing Commission. Almost 72 per cent of eligible apple producers voted in favour of developing a new, regulated marketing plan. More than 65 per cent of eligible growers took part in the vote. "Commercial apple growers now have an effective organization that
allows them to speak with a single voice, provide for the future through
research and education, and increase markets," said Peters. "We
are committed to a sustainable apple industry that has the ability to
compete and win in the global marketplace." The directors of the Apple Growers of Ontario are: Keith Wright, Essex, District 1 - 30 - Media Contacts: Dave McLeod
For more information: Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300 Local: (519) 826-4047 E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca
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