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The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work. We strive to create a welcoming and respectful environment that values the contributions of all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, ability, or other aspects of identity. We are committed to continuous learning and improvement to ensure that our organization and the industry we represent are inclusive and accessible to all.

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New video: An essential workforce

Feb 26, 2019

We have just published our eighth video in our awareness campaign in celebration of international farm workers. View video Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Video description An apple grower from B.C. talks about how important his workers are to him. He has developed...

Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers have a new Chair and Vice Chair

Feb 21, 2019

Grape grower Bill George Jr. was elected as the new Chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) at the organization’s 160th annual general meeting on February 19, 2019 after serving two years in the Vice Chair position. He takes over the role...

Government announces $50.3 million in funding to address emerging agricultural issues and capitalize on opportunities

Feb 20, 2019

On February 12, 2019 Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years. CASPP is a $10 million per year program of non-repayable...

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Les producteurs de légumes de serre canadiens accueillent favorablement les fonds de recherche du fédéral pour l’automatisation des serres

Nov 30, 2018

Au nom des producteurs de légumes de serre à travers le pays, le Conseil canadien de l’horticulture (CCH) tient à remercier le gouvernement fédéral de reconnaître le potentiel significatif de croissance de la production en serre et d’établir une grappe...

Nouvelle vidéo – Témoignage émouvant au sujet des travailleurs étrangers temporaires

Nov 19, 2018

Nous avons récemment publié notre dernière vidéo dans le cadre de notre campagne visant à célébrer les travailleurs agricoles internationaux et à faire prendre conscience de leur importance pour notre industrie. À propos de la vidéo Philippe Quinn, un agriculteur du...

Tests génétiques pour combattre les mauvaises herbes récalcitrantes

Nov 14, 2018

Article d'Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada Les producteurs de légumes utilisent souvent des herbicides pour combattre les mauvaises herbes qui nuisent à la production et causent des pertes de rendement. Toutefois, certaines mauvaises herbes peuvent acquérir une...

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