Kinkora farmer recognized

Gord McKenna awarded the annual Growing Green Awards

KINKORA – A Kinkora farmer has been recognized for his efforts in sustainable farming.

Gord McKenna of Country View Farms was awarded the annual Growing Green Awards for sustainable farming recently by Cavendish Farms.

The award is given out each year to recognize environmental sustainability in potato farming.

“Too often, people don’t understand all the work that farmers do to take care of the environment,” said Jubs Bristow, vice-president of Agriculture for Cavendish Farms. “That is why we established the Cavendish Farms Growing Green Award – to help growers demonstrating environmental leadership get the recognition and support they deserve.”

McKenna and the farm have demonstrated progress in reducing soil erosion, improving soil health and conserving natural areas.

Since 2018, the awards have been presented to growers in each of Cavendish Farms’ growing regions who demonstrate dedication and leadership in crop sustainability throughout the supply chain process.

Applicants are evaluated on the results of their most recent Potato Sustainability Initiative Survey scores and an annual Cavendish Farms’ survey that evaluates growers on various sustainability metrics. Other factors taken into consideration are their practices related to air and water quality, soil health, habitat conservation and wildlife protection.

The winning farms receive $5,000 to support on-farm environmental projects.

SUBMITTED Greg McKenna, left, is shown with his son, Gord McKenna, and Robert Irving. Gordon McKenna was recently recognized for his efforts in sustainable potato farming by Cavendish Farms.