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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Captan Re-evaluation Update
The CHC Crop Protection Advisory Committee submitted a response to the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) Proposed Re-evaluation Decision for Captan (PRVD2016-13) on July 29, 2016. This response was based on the results of grower surveys that were distributed...
Mid-Summer Apple Meeting and Tour
The CHC Mid-Summer Apple Meeting was held on July 26 & 27, 2016 in Moncton, NB. The event was hosted by the Apple Growers of NB. The industry meeting and orchard tour were well attended by apple growers and industry representatives from across the country. The...
CHC Appoints New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of the Canadian Horticultural Council is pleased to announce that Rebecca Lee has accepted the position of Executive Director. Rebecca has significant experience in the industry. Rebecca obtained her Bachelor in Science/Agriculture from McGill...
CLA: Mise-à-jour des Profils de culture pour les légumes de serre
Des mises-à-jour portant sur trois profils de culture pour les légumes de serre sont maintenant disponibles. Ils sont accessibles en ligne sur le site Web des Publications du gouvernement du Canada ou vous pouvez les obtenir auprès du Centre de la lutte...
Le point sur les réponses fournies lors des consultations de l’ARLA sur les décisions de réévaluation proposées
Le Comité consultatif sur la phytoprotection (CCP) du CCH continue de réagir aux décisions de réévaluation proposées par l’Agence de réglementation de la lutte antiparasitaire (ARLA), qui ont une incidence importante sur les producteurs de fruits et légumes frais. En...
Le Comité de la main-d’œuvre du CCH publie un feuillet d’information intitulé Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires (Volet agricole) : 10 mythes et réalités
Le Comité directeur de la main-d’œuvre du Conseil canadien de l’horticulture (CCH) a publié un feuillet d’information portant sur certains mythes et certaines idées reçues qui circulent au sujet du Volet agricole du Programme des travailleurs étrangers temporaires. Ce...