News releases

  • Initial funding announcement by federal government a positive step for sectors with immediate needs

    News Release Initial funding announcement by federal government a positive step for sectors with immediate needs For immediate release Guelph ON, May 7, 2020 – The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers' Association (OFVGA) is encouraged by federal government's recent statements re...

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  • Ontario Pesticide Law Changes – April 23, 2020

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  • Opinion Editorial Hiring local workers for on-farm jobs isn't as easy as it sounds By Bill George

    Opinion Editorial Hiring local workers for on-farm jobs isn't as easy as it sounds By Bill George COVID-19 has turned lives upside down right around the world. People are grappling with illness and death, with separation from family and friends, business closures, job loss, and general unce...

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  • Opinion Editorial Maintaining local food supply important in times of crisis By Mike Chromczak

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  • Opinion Editorial Farmers up to the task of food production By Charles Stevens

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  • Opinion Editorial Farming and food sector stepping up to pandemic challenge By Peter Quiring

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  • Opinion Editorial International workers need to get here quickly for spring planting By Jan VanderHout

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  • Opinion Editorial Growing local crops with skilled labour critical during times of crisis By Dusty Zamecnik

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  • March 27, 2020 Opinion Editorial Local food production critical during times of crisis By Shawn Brenn

    March 27, 2020    Opinion Editorial Local food production critical during times of crisis By Shawn Brenn In a normal year, our family farm would be busy getting ready for spring planting season. That means preparing seeds and fields and getting ready to get crops in the ground. Potatoe...

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