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Nominations open for Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Award of Merit
Nominations are now open for the annual Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association Award of Merit. The award is presented to an individual or organization that has made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s fruit and vegetable sector in strategic leadership, technical input or innovation, and/or dedication to the industry.
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Fruit and vegetable growers stand together to support food rescue efforts
As part of Ontario Agriculture Week and in the spirit of Thanksgiving, fruit and vegetable growers across Ontario are stepping up to help combat food insecurity in the province. The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is proud to announce a $25,000 donation to Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue charity.
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New protections spell positive change for Ontario’s seasonal and temporary farm workers
The last wave of seasonal agricultural workers will shortly be arriving in Ontario for the start of fall harvest, particularly apples. As employers and communities prepare to welcome these workers, Ontario farmers point to how much positive change has taken place in recent years around the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program (SAWP) and the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program’s agricultural stream.
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Sustainable farming not new for Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers
As the world deals with the impacts of climate change, agriculture is one sector that is feeling the pressure from government, food manufacturers, retailers and consumers to focus on greater sustainability. After all, the ability to adapt to the challenges of the changing climate directly impacts the availability of food for the global population.
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Ontario fruits and vegetables grown sustainably, study shows
A focus on sustainable production isn’t a new approach for Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers. In fact, a new study shows Ontario growers have been widely adopting a range of practices that support sustainable local food production for more than 20 years.
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Local food week highlighted by beginning of strawberry season
Just in time for local food week, locally grown Ontario strawberries are now available at store shelves, farmers’ markets and pick your own locations across Ontario.
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Pest Management Centre critical to Canada’s food security
With the constant threat of pests, diseases, weeds and other environmental challenges, fruit and vegetable growers rely on innovative, sustainable solutions...
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Fruit and vegetable growers welcome Senate recommendations on temporary foreign workers
Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers appreciate the balanced recommendations into solutions for temporary and migrant labour in Canada
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Local asparagus season springs into action
News release Local asparagus season springs into action Sustainability at the core of Ontario asparagus farming For immediate release Guelph ON, 13 May...
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