New Brunswick grower honoured as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the year”

Louise Desilets, Agronomist and Co-owner at Les Fermes GAM Michaud Farms in Saint André, New Brunswick was honoured by the Network of Women (NOW) association in the province as the “Woman Entrepreneur of the Year” for 2024.  A gala was held on October 11th to celebrate with potato growers and shippers in attendance.

Congratulations Louise on this well deserved honour!

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