b'INDUSTRY NEWS seed potato fields which had previously sourced seed potatoes fromI am pleased that Susan has accepted this responsibility and I Prince Edward Island. No fields in Newfoundland and Labrador oram looking forward to working with her, Chad Berry, KPPA board P.E.I. were tested.chair, says in the release.The number of soil samples collected and analyzed for potatoAinsworth has a bachelor of science in agriculture from the wart fluctuates year to year based on identified export samples, theUniversity of Manitoba and recently completed her masters in requirements of investigations, and follow-up surveillance under thebusiness administration with the Shannon School of Business at Potato Wart Domestic Long Term Management Plan. Science willCape Breton University. The release noted she has worked in various continue to inform the CFIAs evidence-based decision-making inroles within the potato industry in Manitoba over the past 26 years managing potato wart, the release noted. and has experience at numerous levels including retail, government, The survey results have been provided to the United Statespost-secondary education, industry, and on farm.Department of Agricultures Animal and Plant Health InspectionIn the release Sawatzky stated Ainsworths experience and Service and the Canadian Potato Council, the release said. exposure within the potato industry make her a perfect choice for the position.She is passionate about agricultural education, sustainable food production and community development and was a recent recipient Susan Ainsworth Hired as KPPA General Manager of the Women of Distinction Award in Agriculture recognizing Susan Ainsworth has been hired as the new general manager ofher commitment to the community of Westman through vision, the Keystone Potato Producers Association (KPPA), a news releasecreativity, and initiative, the release said.said. Ainsworth will take over from retiring General Manager DanThe release noted Ainsworth is excited for the opportunity to Sawatzky as of Sept. 1, working with him over the next severalcontribute to the potato industry in her new role. months in preparation.LIFEGARD YOUR CROPLifeGard induces resistance for longer periods to limit infection and disease development. Enjoy peace of mind with LifeGards excellent crop safety.54SPUDSMART.COMSummer 2023WWW.UAP.CA'