9th Annual Greenhouse Competitions raise money for Uganda

 

These unique competitions, presented in part for a second year by Red Sun Farms, happen in two stages.  First, on Friday evening, expert judges from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), grocery store produce managers, chefs and many others judge the 165 entries with a specialized list of criteria. Second, throughout Friday and Saturday, the public voted for their favourite tomato, pepper and cucumber for the “People’s Choice” awards. The “Kids’ Choice” awards had our eager younger audience vote for their favourite tomato, pepper and cucumber as well.

 

The Awards Ceremony, held on Saturday evening, awarded  trophies and bragging rights to all the best producers in North America. 

 

Special thanks to Red Sun Farms for their Farm level sponsorship of the event. The net proceeds from this event will be used for R.E.A.CH.’s main project in Uganda, Africa.

 

And the 2015 Winners in the Greenhouse Capital of North America are:

 

The proceeds from last year’s competition raised enough money to sponsor over 50 children in Uganda, Africa.  The sponsorships give the children food, school supplies, medicine and everything else they need to get an education and break the cycle of poverty.