Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
We represent growers across the country and advocate on important issues that impact Canada’s fresh produce sector. We are the voice of the Canadian fruit and vegetable industry.
Our issues
Our advocacy is driven by one goal: securing the future of Canadian fruit and vegetable production.
From rising input costs to unreliable access to labour and export uncertainty, Canada’s growers face unprecedented challenges. FVGC’s advocacy focuses on four key priorities to support a resilient, competitive, and sustainable fresh produce sector:
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Labour: Access to a predictable, skilled, and well-supported workforce
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Crop Protection: Science-based, risk-proportionate access to tools growers need
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Competitiveness: Government policy that supports food security for Canadians and financial viability for growers
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Food Lens: Ensuring all policy decisions are assessed through the lens of food security
We work with members and decision-makers to ensure that growers’ voices are heard and their needs are addressed. Visit our Advocacy pages to explore how we’re shaping a stronger future for the Canadian fruit and vegetable sector.
Why be a member?
Join the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) to be part of a dynamic network advocating for the fresh produce industry. Whether you’re a provincial grower association interested in direct policy involvement (Members), or an industry stakeholder seeking enhanced visibility and connectivity (Associate Members), we have a membership category tailored to your needs. Explore specific benefits and opportunities on our membership pages. Don’t wait to invest in the sustainability and advancement of the fresh produce sector – become a member today!
jobs supported by the produce industry
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of growers sold produce at a loss in 2022
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of farm gate receipts in climate funding for the agriculture industry compared to 1.7% in the US and 1.8% in the EU
Latest News
Dive into our News section to keep up-to-date with the latest in the fresh produce sector. Here, you’ll find press releases and important updates on our advocacy efforts, keeping you informed on issues that matter to our industry.
FVGC Congratulates PM and new Agriculture Minister, Calls for Quick Action on Food Security
Ottawa, ON – May 13, 2025 – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on the swearing in of his new cabinet and urged quick action on food security. “The government takes office in unsettled times, with urgent...
FVGC Urges New Government to Deliver on Food Security Commitment Following Election
OTTAWA – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) today congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberal Party of Canada on their election victory. FVGC welcomed the Government’s election commitments to repairing agricultural safety nets and ensuring...
Election 2025: FVGC Welcomes Platform Commitments on Food Security and Sector Sustainability
OTTAWA – At a time when food security is top of mind for Canadians, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) has reviewed the 2025 federal election platforms to assess how well each party addresses the urgent needs of Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector....
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