Jamaican farmworkers, Canadian employers celebrated

Jamaican farmworkers, Canadian employers celebrated

Twenty-two Jamaican farmworkers and 21 employers were honoured for outstanding service at a reception in The Blue Mountains, Ontario, marking the 60th anniversary of the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Programme (SAWP) in Canada. Many of the workers recognised have spent more than 15 years in the programme. The longest-serving participant has been involved for 38 years. Among the employers honoured were Dorsey Farms, which has employed Jamaican wor…