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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Meet the International Workers: Felix Guzman Acosta
For Felix, being an international farm worker in Canada has been a life-changing experience for his entire family. He’s been coming to Canada to work for 28 years; the last 14 years have been in Leamington, Ontario. “I’ve worked with a lot of different crops, people...
New video: Women as valuable team members
We have just published our seventh video in our awareness campaign in celebration of international farm workers. View video Facebook Twitter LinkedIn YouTube Video description These women are incredible. The sacrifices they make – travelling away from their families...
CHC applauds the government for recognizing the importance of fruits and vegetables in new Canada Food Guide
As the voice of Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers, we are extremely pleased that the new Canada Food Guide now provides such a clear message to Canadians: half your plate should be fruit and vegetables. A balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables is a cornerstone...
Nouvelle vidéo : Quelle est la valeur d’un travailleur agricole international?
La plus récente vidéo de notre campagne de sensibilisation pour célébrer les travailleurs agricoles internationaux se penche sur l’impact économique plus large des programmes sur nos collectivités. L’ancien maire de Leamington, John Patterson, raconte l’histoire dans...
Les producteurs de légumes de serre canadiens accueillent favorablement les fonds de recherche du fédéral pour l’automatisation des serres
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
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...