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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Canadian Greenhouse Vegetable Growers welcome federal research funds for greenhouse automation
On behalf of greenhouse vegetable growers across the country, the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) would like to thank the federal government for recognizing the significant growth potential of greenhouse farming and establishing a $5 million Automation Cluster...
New video – Emotional statement about temporary foreign workers
We recently released our latest video in our campaign to celebrate international farm workers and to raise awareness of their importance to our industry. About the video Philippe Quinn, a farmer from Quebec, talks about the Guatemalans who work for him − especially...
Genetic Testing for Problem Weeds
Story by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Vegetable growers often use herbicides to control weeds that affect production and cause yield losses. However, some weeds can develop resistance to herbicides. Not only does this impede weed management and cause yield losses,...
Les ministres de l’Agriculture F-P-T engagés à améliorer les programmes nationaux de gestion des risques de l’entreprise
Les ministres fédéral, provinciaux et territoriaux (F-P-T) de l’Agriculture se sont récemment rencontrés à Vancouver en Colombie-Britannique du 18 au 20 juillet pour discuter d’un certain nombre d’enjeux agricoles, notamment des résultats de l’examen de la gestion des...
Le CCH visite des producteurs de baies à Abbotsford, Colombie-Britannique
Rebecca Lee, directrice générale du Conseil canadien de l’horticulture, a profité d’un récent voyage en Colombie-Britannique pour visiter plusieurs producteurs de baies à Abbotsford. Le premier arrêt de Rebecca était une visite à l’exploitation Berryhill Foods, pour...
Le tournage au Québec commence par une visite à la Ferme Quinn
Récemment, Hyperactive s’est rendu à la Ferme Quinn à Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Québec, pour interviewer les propriétaires Phil et Stephanie Quinn, ainsi que quelques-uns de leurs travailleurs agricoles internationaux. Ces entrevues étaient les premières de notre...