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Canadian Horticultural Council

Mark Drouin, MSc., Ec., Vice-President, Potatoes, Canadian Horticultural Council

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Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Spud Smart congratulates Mark Drouin on his new roles within the Canadian Horticultural Council and United Potato Growers of Canada and discusses what challenges his new roles have presented.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin discusses the most important issues the Canadian potato industry faces today.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin shares his opinion on the decrease in potato consumption in Canada and what efforts are being made to increase consumption again.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin discusses what measures are being taken to ensure funding for potato research continues to be a priority within the federal and provincial governments.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin talks about the initiatives in place to fight late blight in potatoes.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin discusses the importance of on-farm food safety and the CanadaGAP program to the marketability of Canadian potatoes.

Mark Drouin – Canadian Horticultural Council Meeting 2011

Mark Drouin talks about his background in the industry as well as the roles of the Canadian Horticultural Council and United Potato Growers of Canada.