Jim Rickard

Jim Rickard, chair of the apple growers committee of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association, echoes Huisman's concern.
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"New trees, new technology, better quality fruit and apples that are more desirable to the consumer," says Rickard.

The Canadian Horticultural Council - a national association representing 20,000 producers of fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants - proposed a national $100-million replant plan in 2005 that would involve a financial partnership between federal and provincial governments and apple growers, but the plan has not been adopted by governments.

Canada's other apple-growing provinces of B.C., Quebec and Nova Scotia already have their own replant programs, but Ontario does not.

Without a provincial program in place, Ontario's growers are at an economic disadvantage, says Rickard.
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However, Rickard adds that "there is no loyalty or Canadian emotion" for profit-making retail stores to buy Ontario or Canadian apples over overseas apples, when the same variety of apple from Chile costs 99 cents a pound compared to $1.49 for Ontario apples.

James (Jim) Rickard - Vice Chair
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Jim Rickard works with his partner, brother Don, on 1300 acres of corn, cereal, beans and apples and was elected to the AAC Board in 2006.
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Jim Rickard (Vice-Chair), Fred Wagner (Treasurer), Alain Delorme

James (Jim) Rickard - Vice Chair
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Jim Rickard works with his partner, brother Don, on 1300 acres of corn, cereal, beans and apples and was elected to the AAC Board in 2006. He has served on many agricultural boards including Chair of the Ontario Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs Appeal Tribunal and is presently Chair of the Broiler Hatching Egg and Chick Commission.

Vice-Chair: Jim Rickard

Jim Rickard, Horticulture

• Vice-Chair: Jim Rickard, Horticulture
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Vice-Chair: Jim Rickard, Horticulture
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Re-elected as Vice-Chair is Jim Rickard, who joined the AAC Board of Directors in 2006 as a Horticulture sector representative. Jim is presently the Chair of the Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg and Chick Commission, past Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers Marketing Board and has been on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association for the past 3 years. Jim and his brother operate Ceresmore Farms Ltd, a 400 acre operation of seed cereals and beans, 600 acres of corn, and 35 acres of apples near Bowmanville, Ontario.

• Vice-Chair: Jim Rickard, Horticulture
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Vice-Chair: Jim Rickard, Horticulture
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Elected as Vice-Chair is Jim Rickard, who joined the AAC Board of Directors in 2006 as a Horticulture sector representative. Jim is presently the Chair of the Ontario Broiler Hatching Egg and Chick Commission, past Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers Marketing Board and has been on the Board of Directors for the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association for the past 3 years. Jim and his brother operate Ceresmore Farms Ltd, a 400 acre operation of seed cereals and beans, 600 acres of corn, and 35 acres of apples.

Mr. Jim RickardVice Chair & Fruit (Apple)

FAX: 905-623-0374Home: 905-623-4735Work: 905-697-9134

Mr. Jim Rickard

FAX: 905-623-0374Home: 905-623-4735Work: 905-697-9134