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The Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers (OPVG) is a non-profit grower organization for producers of 9 processing vegetable crops for the canning, freezing and pickling industry. We negotiate prices, terms and conditions of sale behalf of these growers.
Ontario Processing Vegetables
Click on a vegetable for more info about it's history, growing stats, nutrition and cooking tips.
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8/10/2020 12:00:00 AM
OMAFRA Appointment - Deputy Minister
Appointment of Deputy Minister, OMAFRA effective August 17, 2020
7/17/2020 12:00:00 AM
COVID-19 Related - Letter from Minister Hardeman, OMAFRA
Click here to read the letter from Minister Ernie Hardeman, OMAFRA dated July 17, 2020 outlining important information related to COVID-19.
7/15/2020 12:00:00 AM
OFVGA Update COVID Related Resources
The following OFVGA updates may be of interest to grower members: 1. Hiring Contract Worker Guidance - The Ministry of Labour has developed a guidance document to support farms that are considering the use of contract workers on their farm. 2. Provincial Library of Guidance Documents Re: Agriculture Health and Safety Guidance. 3. COVID-19 Testing Update - The OFVGA continues to be engaged with OMAFRA regarding planned emphasis of worker testing. 4. Production Insurance Update - Agricorp has posted some additional details on this new coverage at: https://www.agricorp.com/en-ca/News/2020/Pages/PI-PerilAddedForLabourDisruptions-Covid19.aspx.
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August 13 | 12:00am - February 15 | 12:00am
The OPVG "Take Your Best Shot" 2020 photo contest has started!
Click here to read details on the 3rd annual OPVG photo contest. Prize awards have increased this year so send us your best farm photos!
July 07 | 12:00am
And the winners are.....
Thank you to all those who entered photos in the OPVG 2nd Annual Photo Contest. Click here to see the winning photos....
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