VANCOUVER, BC – Village Farms has appointed esteemed produce professional Dr. Roberta Cook to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Cook is also a member of the Board of Ocean Mist Farms. Prior to her appointment at Village Farms, she has served on several other Boards at companies including Naturipe Farms and Sunkist, as well as other advisory boards in the industry.
“Dr. Cook brings significant expertise to the Village Farms Board of Directors with her extensive industry, market and trade knowledge both domestically and internationally,” John McLernon, Chairman and Head of the Nominating Committee, said in a press release.
McLernon went on to say that he is especially excited to welcome her long-standing reputation as a valued advisor to the Board, highlighting her experience working with an array of governments, businesses, financial institutions, and company boards.
Currently, Dr. Cook works as the Cooperative Extension Marketing Economist in the Department of Agriculture and Resource Economics (ARE) at the University of California, Davis. She has a PhD in Agricultural Economics from Michigan State University.
Her vast knowledge and experience will be a significant asset in helping to shape the future of this greenhouse grower.
