Friendships renewed, business deals in discussion, tech and innovation on display… and a whole lot of handshakes. Here’s some snapshots from Day 1 of the Potato Growers of Alberta’s annual conference in Calgary.
IN PHOTOS: Inside the PGA Conference
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