Welcome to the second episode of She Grows – an initiative brought to you by Fruit & Vegetable and Greenhouse Canada to spotlight the stories of women growers helping to shape the Canadian horticulture industry.

Leanna James is grower operations manager at Envirofresh Produce Inc. James’s journey into the field was sparked by a single horticulture course while attending college. Now with 13 years of grower experience under her belt, she is an avid mentor at her company, helping to build the next generation of grower leaders. James was also part of the 2021 cohort of Greenhouse Canada’s Top 4 under 40.