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During Farmworker Awareness Week, the workforce development and certification organization is promoting the importance of skilled workers in the agriculture industry.

The company has secured $20.7 million in debtor-in-possession financing to maintain operations throughout its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process.

The vertical strawberry farmer has acquired Tortuga AgTech’s IP, assets and members of its engineering team in a deal it says will “turbocharge” the output and efficiency of Oishii’s robotic harvesting capabilities.

PwC presented the Irish fruit importer with the ‘Sustainable Project of the Year: Agrifood’ award.

While contending with weather and the threat of tariffs, growers say the crop is shaping up well.

The site will include recipes, storage and handling tips, nutritional information and insights into production.

The Montreal-based Fairtrade banana company also has been recognized as one of The Globe and Mail’s “Canada’s Top Growing Companies” for three consecutive years.

The agency said the extension does not amend the requirements of the final rule but provides additional time to ensure complete coordination.

State member and alternate positions need to be filled for a three-year term beginning Jan. 1, 2026.