🍓 Applying a food lens to decision-making strengthens food security. From labour to sustainability, FVGC advocates for policies that support Canadian growers and ensure access to fresh, healthy produce for all. Learn more about our food-focused priorities:

🔬 Science-based crop protection is essential to growing safe, abundant food. Without access to modern tools, we risk undermining our entire food system. 📄 Learn more: fvgc.ca/fvgcs-policy-p… #CropProtection #cdnag #cdnpoli #FoodSecurity **** 🔬 Une protection des cultures

Excellent initiative. Kody Blois Rachel Bendayan - Canada’s fruit and vegetable growers look forward to exploring ways to grow food security and sector resilience with you and colleagues

FVGC’s Canadian Potato Council was in Ottawa this week for productive meetings with Members of Parliament and Senators. We emphasized the importance of free and open trade—especially with the U.S.—and the need for regulatory decisions at CFIA to be viewed through an economic

Folks across Canada—especially in PEI—know how important potatoes are to our country. They bring in nearly $1.5 billion to the economy and are a true national treasure. I had a great chat with the Canadian Potato Council yesterday about how we can keep moving the sector forward.

FVGC’s Canadian Potato Council wrapped up a full day of advocacy, yesterday, with a productive meeting with Minister McDonald, joined by CFIA President Paul MacKinnon and several members of the Minister’s staff. The conversation highlighted the importance of maintaining strong,

Thank you for your engagement, Minister Heath MacDonald on the issues that matter most to Canadian potato growers and food security for Canadians! #foodsecurity #cdnag #potatoes

🔬 Science-based crop protection is essential to growing safe, abundant food. Without access to modern tools, we risk undermining our entire food system. 📄 Learn more: fvgc.ca/fvgcs-policy-p… #CropProtection #cdnag #cdnpoli #FoodSecurity **** 🔬 Une protection des cultures

Canada’s fruit and vegetable sector contributes to the economy with $8 billion in farm cash receipts — and so much more to the health of Canadians. Strong food policy is an investment in our future. 📄 fvgc.ca/fvgcs-policy-p… #cdnpoli #cdnag #FoodSecurity #GrowOurFuture *****

🌱 A food lens ensures no Canadian goes hungry. By prioritizing food security in policy decisions, we can help Canadian growers overcome challenges and deliver high-quality fruits and vegetables to every table. See how we’re advocating for a sustainable future:

We’re excited to share that our Executive Director, Massimo Bergamini - ED_FVGC_PFLC , recently joined Canadian Agriculture Unpacked for a wide-ranging conversation on the state of Canada's fruit and vegetable sector, the work of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada and the

🌱 Our July HortShorts is live! Find out how FVGC is turning federal commitments on crop protection, BRM reform, workforce reliability, trade and greenhouse investment into action on Parliament Hill. 📰Read it now: fvgc.ca/hortshorts/ #cdnag #cdnpoli

🌱 Le numéro de juillet de HortShorts est en ligne ! Découvrez comment les PFLC transforment les engagements fédéraux en protection des cultures, réforme de la GRC, fiabilité de la main-d’œuvre, commerce et investissement en serre en actions concrètes sur la Colline du Parlement.

Big news for Canadian wine producers & consumers! On July 8, a historic agreement was reached to allow Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping across 9 provinces & 1 territory! Full implementation by May 2026, with many provinces starting sooner! #cdnwine #cdnpoli

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada has published a greenhouse investment road map, making 5 recommendations to support food security, economic growth and innovation. Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) thegrower.org/news/fvgc-publ…

🛠 Canada’s growers are ready to work with government on solutions that support the long-term health of our food system. Let’s build a more secure, sustainable future — together. 📄 Our priorities: fvgc.ca/fvgcs-policy-p… #FoodSecurity #cdnag #cdnpoli #GrowOurFuture **** 🛠

The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), and the Association des producteurs maraîchers du Québec (APMQ) have been working with iTradeNetwork to schedule a series of webinars for growers. iTradeNetwork

📌 The federal Liberal platform commitment to greenhouse investment was an important step. The Greenhouse Investment Roadmap outlines how government and industry can work together to support sustainable growth and secure food systems. 📄 Read the plan: fvgc.ca/wp-content/upl…

FVGC is pleased to welcome Dr. Erik Nielsen as our new Director of Policy, Research & Public Affairs! With 20+ years in policy, advocacy & global communications, Erik will amplify growers’ voices on food security, climate resilience & market competitiveness. He starts Aug 18.

Welcome Erik! Very much looking forward to working with you!