CANAGPLUS AGM IN CHARLOTTETOWN

Aug 20, 2019

Starting in 2019, the annual general meeting for CanAgPlus, the not-for-profit corporation that owns and operates the CanadaGAP Program, will be held in different regions of the country to improve participation and facilitate engagement by members. The 2019 Annual General Meeting will be held in Charlottetown, PEI on Thursday, November 28 at 2:00 p.m. ADT, at the Red Shores Racetrack & Casino.

A town hall interactive session with members in attendance is scheduled to follow the AGM, says Heather Gale, executive director. Members will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in an open discussion with CanadaGAP.

Members are invited to join the board of directors for dinner following the AGM, generously sponsored by Syngenta. The dinner starts at 6:00 p.m. at the Top of the Park restaurant.

Source : The Grower

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