FORD VISITS DOUBLE DIAMOND FARMS ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Last week, southwestern Ontario saw whirlwind stops by candidates Andrea Horwath and Doug Ford vying for the premier’s position in the upcoming provincial election.

Premier Ford paid a visit to the state-of-the-art greenhouse facility of Double Diamond Farms on Mersea Road 8 in Blytheswood.

Owners Chris and Benjamin Mastronardi gave a comprehensive tour of the growing stages of the cucumber crop and packing line.

The premier noted the significant contribution of the area’s agricultural trade with 75 per cent of the produce being shipped to the U.S.

Doug Ford emerges from the greenhouse warehouse with local candidate Trevor Jones.

SUN photos by Greg Coulter

Doug Ford talks with Chatham-Kent Leamington candidate Trevor Jones, and Chris and Benjamin Mastronardi.

SUN photos by Greg Coulter