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’s Canadian Potato Council Meets with Minister MacDonald and CFIA President Paul MacKinnon
Ottawa, ON – Last week, the Canadian Potato Council (CPC), a national working group under the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), was in Ottawa to meet with key decision-makers and advocate for the future of Canada’s potato sector. The CPC held a productive...
FVGC Engages with Government to Advance Grower Priorities
Ottawa, ON – The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) Board of Directors was in Ottawa this week for a series of meetings focused on advancing key priorities for the fruit and vegetable sector. With increasing recognition by the federal government of the...
FVGC Welcomes Throne Speech recognition of the importance of agriculture and need to protect it
Statement from Massimo Bergamini, Executive Director, Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) OTTAWA, ON – “Today’s Speech from the Throne sends an encouraging signal to Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers and Canada’s agricultural sector as a whole. The...
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