Land Acknowledgement
Our Land Acknowledgement Statement
The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) acknowledges that we work on the traditional territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe Nation. We are grateful for the longstanding presence of the Anishinaabe people on these lands, and we recognize their cultural, historical, and ongoing connections to this territory. We also acknowledge the diverse Indigenous Peoples and Nations who have stewarded the lands where Canadian fruits and vegetables flourish. Their stewardship and care have sustained the lands, waters, and resources for countless generations.
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Budget 2022 Comes Up Short for Canada’s Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Ottawa, April 8, 2022 - Yesterday afternoon, the federal government released its 2022 Budget. Given how extensive the budget document is, it is disappointing to see how little mention there is of support for Canada's agricultural sector. As we know, food production is...
Prince Edward Island Table Stock Potato Imports to Resume into The United States
The Fruit & Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) is pleased that on March 24 the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced that they have determined Prince Edward Island (PEI) potatoes for consumption...
The Canadian Horticultural Council celebrates 100 years, rebrands to The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada
March 10, 2022 (Ottawa, Ontario) -On the day of the Canadian Horticultural Council's100th annual general meeting, the organization is pleased to announce it has changed its name to the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC). The new name and logo were unveiled...
Le budget 2021 n’est pas à la hauteur des attentes des producteurs de fruits et légumes
Ottawa, 21 avril 2021 - Au nom des producteurs de fruits et légumes du Canada, le Conseil canadien de l'horticulture (CCH) applaudit l'engagement du gouvernement fédéral envers la reprise après la COVID-19 et le maintien des objectifs environnementaux pour notre pays....
La santé des végétaux ne connaît pas de frontières
L'initiative d'éclairage «La santé des végétaux ne connaît pas de frontières» de l'Organisation nord-américaine pour la protection des végétaux (NAPPO) a lieu les 19 et 20 avril 2021 dans le cadre de l'Année internationale de la santé des végétaux (AISV). Cette...
Meilleurs moments de l’AGA 2021
Le Conseil canadien de l'horticulture (CCH) a tenu son assemblée générale annuelle 2021 virtuellement du 16 au 17 mars. Le thème de l'AGA 2020 était Une Horticulture forte - Réfléchir. S'adapter. Persévérer. Plus de 170 délégués et observateurs se sont connectés pour...