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 welcomes $250,000 interest-free limit for the Advance Payments Program
FVGC welcomes the Government of Canada’s decision to set the interest-free limit of the Advance Payments Program at $250,000 for the 2026 program year for all non-canola advances. This is a positive step that will provide fruit and vegetable growers with greater...
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada welcomes new export access for Canadian potatoes to Mexico
OTTAWA – Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is welcoming the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) announcement that Canada and Mexico have reached an agreement that will allow shipments of Canadian potatoes for consumption or processing to Mexico. The...
FVGC wraps up 2026 Conference & AGM focused on owning our future and delivering for growers
OTTAWA, ON – Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) wrapped up its 2026 Conference and Annual General Meeting in Ottawa, bringing growers, government leaders, industry leaders, and partners together under the theme Owning Our Future. A major focus of this...
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