James Neven, long-time director of the Ontario Greenhouse Growers marketing board, has been appointed to a two-year term on the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission.
He has resigned from the veggie board.
"James has been a thoughtful, principled, and highly engaged leader on our Board," said Steve Peters, chairman of the OGVG.
"He consistently advocated for Ontario's greenhouse vegetable growers and brought a collaborative approach to complex issues. We are grateful for his service and proud to see him represent our sector at the provincial level."
He is the first greenhouse vegetable grower to gain a seat on the commission.
He farms Neven Produce Inc. at Lynden.
