Sweet corn and pea agreements have been reached for the 2025 crop season. The Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission has brought both agreements into force.
We have distributed the agreements to pea and sweet corn growers 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.
Updates on other crops:
Lima beans and squash are starting on March 3
Green beans are underway
UPCOMING EVENTS
We’re looking forward to seeing you at this year’s Tomato Day,
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.
Mark your calendars for this year’s Cucumber Day!
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Best Western Stoneridge Inn, London ON
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Watch your email for the full agenda and online registration details.
$30 per person (cash or cheque at the door)
Research Reports Available
2024 research reports for projects approved by the Tomato, Cucumber, and Vegetable Advisory Committees are now available on the OPVG website.
Projects include:
Tomato breeding programs
Weed and disease management strategies
Monitoring and management of downy mildew and Phytophthora
Herbicide-resistant weed, disease and nutrient management
Cultivar evaluations
To view all 2024 research reports, use the link to our websiteHERE.
New Discussion Papers for TFW Consultation
The Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program is pleased to share the third and fourth Discussion Papers on the proposed new Agriculture and Fish Processing Stream which provide information on the proposed approach to Stream-Specific Work Permit and Transportation Requirements.
The TFW Program invites you to submit written feedback on the Discussion Questions enclosed in each paper, alongside any additional views and suggestions you wish to share by Friday, March 21, 2025, to: edsc.dgce.tet-tfw.seb.esdc@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca.
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