Conference and Annual General Meeting
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada holds an annual Conference and AGM once a year. It provides an opportunity for our community to come together and discuss important industry events and topics.
About Our Conference and AGM
FVGC’s Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM) takes place over three days in early March every year. As an opportunity for Canada’s produce sector to come together from coast to coast, it is a highlight in the horticultural community’s calendar.
Members bring forth and vote on resolutions, elect the Board of Directors and committee chairs and discuss key issues that will affect FVGC’s advocacy over the upcoming year.
Upcoming Conferences and AGMs
Ottawa: March 8-11, 2027
More information in Fall 2026
Previous AGMs
Virtual 2022
Virtual 2021
Ottawa 2020
Halifax 2019
Ottawa 2018
Winnipeg 2017
Ottawa 2016
Quebec City 2015
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.
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Welcome Announcement of the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program
Ottawa, ON – November 3, 2026 – Last Friday's announcement from Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) on the launch of the $750-million Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Growth Pathway Program is good news for Canada's fruit and vegetable sector, says the...
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada Awarded Funding for Canadian Potato Industry Global Market Access and Growth Strategy Project
Ottawa, ON – October 20, 2026 – The Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada welcome funding from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The funding was awarded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership’s AgriMarketing Program in support of the Canadian...
FVGC Advocates for Grower Priorities During Lobby Days Ahead of Fall Budget
During a busy two-day lobbying session on October 6 and 7, FVGC staff and the four Advocacy Working Group Chairs (Beth Connery - Labour, Chris Duyvelshoff - Crop Protection, Catherine Lessard - BRM, and Jason Whitcher - Trade and Competitiveness) met with senior...