OFVGA executive director Alison Robertson and Brian Gilroy, the 2023 recipient of the OFVGA Award of Merit. Gilroy is a former OFVGA chair and apple grower from Meaford.

Brian Gilroy receives Industry Award of Merit

Former OFVGA chair honoured for contributions to fruit and vegetable industry

Brian Gilroy is the 2023 recipient of the OFVGA’s Industry Award of Merit. He received the award at the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association’s annual industry banquet in Niagara […] Read more







Rev. Ruth Butt received the Member of the Order of Ontario Agricultural College (OAC) at Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show Sept. 15. The award was presented to her by OAC Dean Rene Van Acker.

Recognizing a worthwhile gift

Rev. Ruth Butt receives a delayed Order of Ontario Agricultural College for her support for soil research

Among the many special events featured during Canada’s Outdoor Farm Show was a special award bestowed upon an incomparable individual.  Reverend Ruth Butt, a United Church minister and former neighbour […] Read more