February 2025 Newsletter

OPVG Newsletter

February 2025
 

NEGOTIATION UPDATES

All cucumber agreements have been reached for the 2025 crop season. Growers should have received a copy of their agreement through email. If you did not receive a copy of your agreement, please contact our office by emailing opvg@opvg.org or calling 519-681-1875.

 

  • Pea and Sweet Corn negotiations started on January 28

 

The grower Negotiating Committees would appreciate your feedback, in particular:

 

  • Challenges/successes in 2024
  • Your thoughts about pricing
  • Potential enhancements to contract terms

 

Please send your feedback by email to opvg@opvg.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Tomato Day,

presented by the growers of District 1 and OMAFA.

 

Thursday, March 6, 2025

Hidden Hills Golf and Country Club

9:00 am – 4:00 pm

 

Watch your email for the full agenda and online registration details.

$30 per person (cash or cheque at the door)

Mark your calendar for the OPVG annual general meeting.

 

Monday, March 24, 2025

Four Points Sheraton, London

8:00 am – 1:00 pm 

Send in your resolutions

 

As we head towards this year’s AGM, OPVG is encouraging growers to

submit any resolutions through their District committee or directly to OPVG

at opvg@opvg.org. Resolutions can be submitted before and during the AGM on March 24.

PMRA Delays Implementation of New Tank Mix Policy

On January 20, 2025 the Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) announced the implementation timeline for the updated tank mix labelling policy has been delayed until December 20, 2025.

 

The previous policy remains in effect for now: tank mixing is permitted unless it is specifically prohibited on the label.

 

The agency has stated the large volume of applications PMRA is currently processing is the reason for the delay. Learn more here.

Self- Directed Risk Management Program Funding Increase

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness has announced it is phasing-in a $100 million increase to the Risk Management Program (RMP) for beef, pork, sheep, veal and grain farmers and the Self-Directed Risk Management Program (SDRM) for fruit and vegetable growers.

 

SDRM helps provide financial protection for farmers against unprecedented challenges beyond their control, including inflation, supply chain disruptions, market downturns and climate risks.

 

The $100 million increase will be phased in over a three-year period, starting with a $30 million increase for the 2025 program year, leading to an annual total of $250 million by the 2027 program year. The program is administered by Agricorp. Producer premiums will remain at 35 per cent of government funding.

OPVG office hours

8:00 am – 4:00 pm 

Monday to Friday

519.681.1875 opvg@opvg.org
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