GUELPH – The Government of Ontario is launching the 2023 Excellence in Agriculture program to showcase the outstanding efforts, innovations, and achievements across the agriculture and food sector. The program recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations that drive the industry forward, adopt new technologies and increase awareness across Ontario’s agri-food value chain.
“Ontario’s agriculture and food industry includes some of the most dedicated and innovative individuals provincewide,” said Lisa Thompson, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. “The Excellence in Agriculture Awards will give recognition to the people in these industries that go above and beyond, setting the standard and leading by example to ensure we can continue to Grow Ontario!”
This initiative will celebrate innovations and advancements that benefit farmers, processors, industry organizations, and people and businesses across the sector. Ontario’s agriculture and food industry is built on a foundation created by the people who live it everyday, and this is their opportunity to be recognized for it.
This year, the province is recognizing agricultural excellence in 11 categories: