Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers' Association

The voice of Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers

  • 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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  • Celebrate fall harvest

    As the weather cools down and leaves turn shades of red and orange, it’s clear that fall has arrived. For many Ontario fruit and vegetable growers, this means it’s harvest time—the busiest and most exciting part of the year. Here’s a closer look at some of the widely grown fruits and vegetables that reach their peak during this season.

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The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association has been advocating for Ontario’s fruit and vegetable growers for over 160 years.

The sector includes more than 3,500 family farms, which support over 30,000 farm-based, non-family jobs in Ontario. Over 125 different fruit and vegetable crops are grown in Ontario.

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