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 Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre lance le site web de transfert des connaissances de la Grappe de recherche sur la pomme de terre
Le Groupe de travail sur la recherche du Conseil canadien de la pomme de terre (CCPT) a récemment annoncé le lancement d'un nouveau site Web bilingue pour informer les producteurs de pommes de terre canadiens sur les recherches en cours au sein de...
Déclaration à la suite de la rencontre des ministres de l’Agriculture fédérale-provinciaux-territoriaux
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le 30 novembre 2020 (Ottawa, ON), -- Au nom des producteurs de fruits et de légumes du Canada, le Conseil canadien de l’horticulture a publié la déclaration suivante au sujet de la rencontre des ministres de l’Agriculture...
Moisson d’automne virtuelle organisée par l’ACDFL et le CCH : un succès sur toute la ligne
COMMUNIQUÉ DE PRESSE Le 9 novembre 2020 (Ottawa, Ont.) – L’Association canadienne de la distribution de fruits et légumes (ACDFL) et le Conseil canadien de l’horticulture (CCH) ont tenu, du 2 au 5 novembre, des rencontres virtuelles avec des représentants industriels...