2018 OFVC Convention The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention is an annual gathering of horticultural crop producers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables. Now entering its 16th year, OFVC is attended by a cross section of the horticultural sector including government, industry, business, consultants, producers, associations, researchers and educators. The Ontario Fruit and…Read More
Save the Date! Fall Harvest Meetings on the Hill
September 19, 2017
From the Canadian Produce Marketing Association: Join the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA), the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC), and other growers and industry representatives in Ottawa as we lobby government in support of long-term sustainability for our industry and the health of Canadians. Mark your calendars! What: CPMA and CHC Fall Harvest Meetings on Parliament…Read More
CPMA Update on NAFTA
August 22, 2017
The first round of NAFTA negotiations will take place from August 16th to 20th in Washington D.C. As Canada, the U.S. and Mexico move toward the renegotiation and modernization of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), CPMA is actively engaging with industry, partners and governments to make sure the needs of the fresh fruit…Read More
Free Bananas Receive Split Response
June 13, 2017
Amazon’s Latest Market Disruption Includes 1.7 million Free Bananas! The retail giant has upended the produce market in downtown Seattle after setting up fruit stands around its headquarters and handing out free bananas at its Community Banana Stands. According to Laura Stevens, reporter for The Wall Street Journal, some people (like the ones feasting on…Read More
Ontario Farmers are now Eligible for a 25% Non-Refundable Tax Credit!
September 6, 2016
Published and Promoted by The Ontario Produce Marketing Association on August 9, 2016. Please help spread the word: Ontario Food Banks are always in need of food products, especially perishable items such as fresh produce. In support of our national mandate to increase produce consumption in Canada by 20% by the year 2020, growers should…Read More
More Helping Hands for Ste. Louise Outreach Centre
August 18, 2016
Fresh Produce Helping Friends It’s been more than a year since we started a helping hands program with Mike & Mike’s Organics to have a “long lasting” produce order delivered to Ste. Louise Outreach Centre of Peel. We are thrilled to see the program expand thanks to Wesley Jackson Professional Corporation, System Lifeline Inc. and…Read More
CPMA and CHC Applaud Liberal Commitment to Restoring PACA Access for Fruit and Vegetable Growers and Sellers
December 29, 2015
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) applaud the commitment from the Liberal Party of Canada and Liberal Agriculture Critic Mark Eyking yesterday to establishing a comparable Canadian mechanism to the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) in the United States and to restoring Canada’s preferential access to PACA programs. “CPMA…Read More
University of Guelph Co-op Programs
September 22, 2015
On August 7th, The Ontario Produce Marketing Association released a survey to its members to gauge the interest level of a Co-op Program for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph. Here is the back story: The University of Guelph has been delivering co-operative education programs for over 30 years. …Read More
The 6th Annual Walk to Fight Arthritis was a Huge Success!
July 21, 2015
On Sunday June 7th the OPMA participated, for the very first time, in the Walk to Fight Arthritis! Over $465,000 was raised across Ontario. This money will go towards local programs and services for people living with arthritis as well as towards research that takes steps toward finding a cure. The OPMA’s Dee Klemann raised…Read More
OPMA Hires New President to Succeed Ian MacKenzie
July 10, 2015
With the impending retirement of OPMA President, Ian MacKenzie, at the end of December, the Board established a Selection Committee to find his replacement. The Committee is pleased to announce that Virginia Zimm, president of Faye Clack Communications Inc. will take over from Ian MacKenzie as president of the OPMA in January 2016. A long-time…Read More
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