Milton, Ontario – – AgScape, a leader in innovative agriculture and food education for educators and students across Ontario, provided 797,438 educational experiences to students through all programs and resources, reaching 2,447 schools in 2022.
AgScape celebrated this success at its Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2023, where over 100 of AgScape’s stakeholders attended in-person at The Arboretum, University of Guelph, or virtually over Zoom.
This year’s theme, Stories Worth Sharing, was weaved throughout the day, highlighting impacts achieved over the past year. The day’s events included three insightful mini-keynote presentations from four passionate education professionals, Andrew Mavor and Christine Ritsma from Stratford District Secondary School, Jack Verrips from College Avenue Secondary School, and Randy Swain from Kapuskasing District High School, all sharing their stories of providing unique experiential learning experiences to bring agriculture and food education into their classrooms.
The Honourable Minister Lisa Thompson joined the meeting virtually to share greetings with AgScape. “Congratulations to the AgScape team for everything you continue to accomplish. Whether it’s stimulating conversations, encouraging food literacy, or inspiring youth to consider an amazing career in the agri-food industry, I thank you so very much,” said Minister Thompson, Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and long-time supporter of AgScape. “It is important for people to recognize their role in the business of food. AgScape needs to continue increasing awareness, curiosity, and confidence in Ontario’s amazing food sector.”
During the business meeting session, AgScape welcomed its 2023/2024 Board of Directors which includes three acclaimed nominees for corporate seats, Jim McMillan representing McMillan Farms, Julian Brown representing The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and Leslie McKnight representing Trouw Nutrition Canada. Joann Chechalk was re-elected to the community seat, and Victoria Berry was elected to AgScape’s board executive as Vice Chair.
Source : Agscape