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Farm & Food Care elects 2025 board

The 2025-2026 Board of Directors and executive for Farm & Food Care Ontario (FFCO) has been elected. Stepping into the role of chair is Janelle Cardiff, nominated by Egg Farmers of Ontario. She succeeds Crispin Colvin, nominated by the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, who now serves as past chair.

Also elected to the executive committee are:

  • Nadine Schwandt, nominated by New-Life Mills, a division of Parrish & Heimbecker, Ltd. (Vice Chair)
  • Nicki Scott, nominated by Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Association, and Ontario Potato Board (Second Vice Chair)
  • John Taylor, nominated by Ontario Mutual Insurance Association (Treasurer)

This meeting follows the board elections at the organization's AGM and Speakers’ Conference held on April 10. Other members of the Board of Directors include:

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