Careers
At the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), we are dedicated to cultivating an environment where passion, innovation, and commitment are nurtured. As the voice of Canada's fruit and vegetable sector, we understand the value each team member brings and the power of diverse ideas to yield fresh perspectives.About Careers At FVGC
Our commitment to the growth of Canada’s fresh produce sector promises a fruitful career path, imbued with unique challenges and rewarding experiences.
Nurturing growth, embracing diversity, and fostering a passion for agriculture, FVGC offers more than just a job – we offer the chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of millions of Canadians. As we look to the future, we remain steadfast in our mission to be a fertile ground where talent can thrive.
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Meet the International Workers: Felena Pereira
Felena’s a single mom from Trinidad and Tobago, with a son and daughter aged 13 and 10. Back home, she lives with her mom, with her siblings close by. Everyone depends on her and the salary she makes as an international farm worker. She calls it her “bread and...
Protecting Our Wine from Pests
The Canadian wine industry contributes $9 billion each year to the Canadian economy through its impact on agriculture and tourism. During the past 25 years, this sector has grown significantly with no small help from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC). AAFC...
Guest post: Resistant Weed Testing Is Available for Horticulture Growers
by Kristen Obeid, OMAFRA Weed Management Specialist Herbicide resistant weeds are not unique anymore, they are the norm. When I ask growers how many believe they have herbicide resistant weeds on their farm, more than 70 per cent of the hands in the room go...
Examen des normes canadiennes biologiques en 2020
Le Comité sur l’agriculture biologique de l’Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC), ou le « comité technique » (TC), s’est réuni à Ottawa les 19 au 21 mars 2019 dans le cadre du cycle de révision quinquennal des Normes canadiennes biologiques (COS). Le CCH...
Survol des ateliers de 2019 sur l’usage limité
La gestionnaire de la protection des cultures du CCH, Caleigh Hallink-Irwin, a participé à l’atelier de 2019 sur l’usage limité qui s’est tenu à Gatineau (Québec) les 19 au 21 mars. Les participants provenaient de partout au Canada ainsi que du Brésil, de l’Australie...
Récapitulation de l’Assemblée générale annuelle 2019 du Conseil canadien de l’horticulture
Le CCH a tenu son Assemblée générale annuelle 2019 du 5 au 7 mars au Westin Nova Scotian à Halifax. Le thème de notre AGA 2019 était Cultiver notre compétitivité. Approximativement 180 délégués et observateurs se sont rassemblés à Halifax pour discuter d’enjeux...