Commodities
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) represents five different commodity groups. These Commodities are Apples and Tender Fruit, Berries, Field Vegetables, Potatoes and Greenhouse Vegetables. Each commodity group is represented by a Working Group made up of FVGC volunteers. To contact the working groups, visit our Governance Page. Our Governance Page
The Canadian Potato Council
The Canadian Potato Council, part of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada, represents 11 provincial potato grower organizations committed to fostering the growth and prosperity of the Canadian potato industry.
Greenhouse Vegetable Working Group
The Greenhouse Vegetable Working Group represents FVGC’s greenhouse vegetable members from across Canada, and is dedicated to working with various stakeholders and government partners.
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.
Update on Consultation Responses to PMRA Proposed Re-evaluation Decisions
The CHC Crop Protection Advisory Committee (CPAC) continues to respond to the PMRA proposed re-evaluation decisions that have significant impact on fresh fruit and vegetable producers. The PMRA decisions propose either the discontinuation of all uses or severe...
Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Agriculture Stream Fact Sheet: 10 Myths vs Reality
The Canadian Horticultural Council’s Labour Committee Executive has released a fact sheet to address some of the myths and misconceptions about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Agricultural Stream. The fact sheet, 10 Myths vs Reality, can be used by growers and...
Agri-Science Cluster for Horticulture 2 – Year 3 Reports to Industry on CHC Website
The third year of research for the Agri-Science Cluster for Horticulture 2 (Cluster 2) wrapped up on March 31, 2016, with many activities seeing positive progress and some early results. Researchers have prepared updates on their activities’ progress and we have now...
Fresh Thinking Magazine
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The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) publishes a free semi-annual bilingual print magazine featuring high-level industry perspectives and useful tips for growers.
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