Farms.com Home   News

More than a Migrant Worker initiative spotlighted

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is sharing the latest on the More than a Migrant Worker (MTAMW) initiative and other supports for the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program. 

Advertisement in LCBO’s Food and Drink Magazine

An advertisement about workers in the grape sector is in the Spring edition of Food and Drink Magazine, available at the LCBO. The ad is titled: “Behind every glass of Ontario wine, there’s an incredible story.” The copy refers to the more than 20,000 workers who come every year to work on Ontario’s fruit and vegetable farms. 

Outreach to MPPs

Following the recent Ontario election and the appointment of several new MPPs,  OFVGA sent a MTAMW update letter to all MPPs – both to introduce them to the initiative (if they’re not already familiar) and to offer opportunities for follow-up conversations. The same approach will be taken with Ontario’s newly elected MPs in the near future. In the past, similar work has resulted in many meetings and introductions with several elected officials.

Click here to see more...

Trending Video

Plowing A Field For The First Time EVER

Video: Plowing A Field For The First Time EVER

Today on the farm I’m learning how to plow soil and we drill wheat for the first time ever! Both implements came out of the weeds: found on Facebook marketplace for CHEAP. They haven't been used in years! It’s one of those big “firsts” you never forget, and I can’t wait to take you along for the ride. Come see what it’s like getting the ground ready and planting wheat from start to finish. What else should we plant on the back 40?