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.
Latest News
Explore our comprehensive News section to stay abreast of the latest developments in the fresh produce sector. Our News section is regularly updated with press releases, industry news, and important updates on our advocacy efforts, providing you with in-depth insights into issues that matter to our industry. Stay informed and up-to-date by regularly checking our News section.
Safe Food For Canadian Regulations Announced
On June 13, CHC was present at the Safe Food for Canadians Act Regulations (SFCR) announcement by Ministers Lawrence MacAulay and Ginette Petitpas Taylor. For the past few years, CHC has participated in Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) meetings and consultations...
Labour Campaign Update – Hyperactive shoots 3 farms in Southern Ontario
Last week, Hyperactive interviewed workers and farmers at three farms in Southern Ontario: at Wilmot Orchards, at Lingwood Farms, and at Schuyler Farms. They were able to see a variety of farming types and crops ranging from blueberries to asparagus, from apples and...
The Farm Game comic
Canadian farmers are under an ever-increasing amount of pressure due to changing government regulations and competition from U.S. and Mexican growers. Ironically, the federal government wants to grow Canada’s agricultural exports to $75 billion by 2025. It’s about...
Compte rendu des progrès de la Stratégie sur la santé des végétaux et des animaux présentée au Comité des SMA
La collaboration continue du CCH et de l’ACIA en ce qui concerne la Stratégie sur la santé des végétaux et des animaux pour le Canada (SSVA) a été mise de l’avant encore une fois récemment alors que les deux organisations ont fait une présentation à l’occasion d’une...
Le CCH souligne la nécessité d’effectuer une analyse plus poussée lors de la séance des intervenants d’AAC sur la GRE
Le 11 avril, Mme Rebecca Lee, directrice générale du CCH, et M. Mark Wales, président du Comité de gestion des activités et des finances du CCH, ont participé en personne à une séance de mobilisation des intervenants organisée par Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada...
Planter des graines pour l’avenir
Le 3 avril 2018, l’honorable Lawrence MacAulay, ministre canadien de l’Agriculture et de l’Agroalimentaire, a annoncé, en présence de chercheurs, d’employés et de partenaires du Centre pour la protection des végétaux de l’Agence canadienne d’inspection des aliments à...