Late fall is always a demanding season for growers, and this year it was just as demanding for our advocacy efforts. With government activity in full swing at both Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill this fall, the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) has been keeping the sector’s priorities front and centre.
In late fall, our board and staff met with provincial and federal policymakers to advance the issues that matter most to growers: issues tied directly to risk management, worker housing, labour, trade, competitiveness, and the long-term sustainability of our sector.
Strong momentum at Queen’s Park
Our annual Queen’s Park Day highlighted two major issues in particular: accelerating the rollout of the remaining Risk Management Program/Self-Directed Risk Management (RMP/SDRM) funding and clearing the path for more on-farm worker housing. Both priorities are rooted in the broader economic and regulatory landscape that continues to challenge Ontario growers.
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