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Green Organic Dutchman receives award for organic cultivation
February 20, 2020 By Grow Opportunity staff
David Bernard-Perron from the Green Organic Dutchman (left) receives an Organic Leadership award alongside fellow 2020 winners (from second to left), J. Wallace Hamm (Pro-Cert Organic Systems Ltd.), Alli Bearinger (on behalf of Dr. Ralph Martin), Tia Loftsgard (Executive Director at COTA), Nima Fotovat (Riverside Natural Foods), Marie-Michele Le Moine (Fruit d’Or), Elaine Arrowsmith (Whole Foods Market) (Courtesy: Canada Organic Trade Association) The Green Organic Dutchman Holdings Inc. has been recognized as a leader in Canada’s organic farming sector.
The Green Organic Dutchman (TGOD) was awarded Organic Farmer of the Year by the Canada Organic Trade Association at the 4th annual Organic Leadership Awards on Feb. 19 in Vancouver, B.C. The association called TGOD “a sustainability champion” for its certified organic cannabis cultivation practices, especially highlighting its environmental, social and governance (ESG) program.
“TGOD was born from a bold vision, building the global leader in certified organic cannabis. Receiving this award validates the hard work and dedication of the team at TGOD and speaks to our promise of making life better for our customers and the communities where we do business. We would like to thank COTA for recognizing our efforts and commitment to sustainable organic cultivation,” said chief executive Brian Athaide in a statement.
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