She will continue as Ontario’s executive director until the
board of directors hires a new person.
“Crystal has provided strong leadership and made significant
contributions to both development and continued growth of Farm & Food Care
Ontario and our founding groups during her 11-year tenure," said John
Maaskant, Chair of Farm & Food Care Ontario.
“The organization is in a great position,” said Maaskant. “It now has a
proven track record and the strength and experience of a highly capable
leadership team that supports our mandate for building public trust in Ontario.”
“Farm & Food Care is on a great path for growth. The need for a
shared strategic investment in public trust in food and farming continues to
expand across sectors and across the country,” said Bruce Christie, Chair of
Farm & Food Care Canada. “Crystal has managed our national work on a
part-time basis since the charity was formed, and we look forward to continuing
to build on the momentum we’ve already gained.”
Farm & Food Care Canada is a national charity with the mandate to
build public trust in food and farming in Canada. Farm & Food Care Ontario
is the provincial affiliate of Farm & Food Care Canada, with a focus on
delivering programming in Ontario.