FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEAMINGTON, ON – September 28, 2026 The 2026 Greenhouse Cup, hosted by Migrant Workers Community Program (MWCP) and Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) concluded on Sunday, September 27, bringing together International Agricultural Workers (IAWs), growers, sponsors, community organizations, and local leaders for a celebration of sport, community, appreciation. The two-day tournament began September 20 with 10 teams competing for the coveted Gree

Rick Mastronardi & Daniel Terlizzese FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEAMINGTON, ON – September 10, 2026 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is proud to celebrate the achievements of Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable sector following a strong showing at the Leamington District Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Business Excellence Awards. Held September 9 at the Roma Club, the annual awards recognize businesses, organizations and individuals making a positive impact throughout the regio

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – August 14, 2026 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Aron Kavanagh as its new Junior Data Integrity Analyst. In this role, Aron will support the collection, validation, analysis, and reporting of industry data that helps inform decision-making across the greenhouse vegetable sector and supports OGVG's members, stakeholders, and government partners. Aron joins OGVG with a strong backgroun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEAMINGTON, ON, August 6, 2026 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is reaffirming its commitment to food safety, traceability, and transparency while reminding consumers that food safety incidents involving specific products should not be viewed as representative of all fresh produce. Ontario greenhouse growers produce tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers in carefully managed indoor environments that limit exposure to many potential sources of cont

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LEAMINGTON, ON, July 28, 2026 – The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), in partnership with the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) and North Lambton Community Health Centre (NLCHC), proudly hosted the inaugural Southwestern Ontario Regional Greenhouse Soccer Championship this weekend in Chatham. The championship featured Golden Acre Farms and Roelands Plant Farms, who earned their spots after winning their respective local greenhouse soccer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – July 21st, 2026 – With the excitement of this summer's FIFA World Cup™ still inspiring soccer fans around the globe, the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the Migrant Worker Community Program (MWCP) and North Lambton Community Health Centre (NLCHC) are bringing the spirit of the world’s game to Chatham, Ontario through a Regional Championship Soccer Match featuring the top teams from last year's local greenhouse soccer tournam

From left to right: Tony Coppola – Chair OGVG Marketing Committee (Coppola Farms), Rachel Boucher (OGVG), Richard Lee (OGVG). FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – June 23, 2026 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is proud to announce that its Greenhouse Goodness campaign has received two Platinum Hermes Creative Awards, the highest level of recognition in this international competition. The awards were presented for the Greenhouse Goodness Strategic & Integrated

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – June 16, 2026 – New community research shows overwhelming public support for the greenhouse vegetable sector across Kingsville and Chatham-Kent. According to a recent survey conducted by Campaign Research (April 9 - 17, 2026), more than 9 in 10 residents (91% in Chatham-Kent and 92% in Kingsville) agree the greenhouse sector is a net benefit in their community. In addition, 88% of residents support continued job creation and investment

Leamington, ON - June 12, 2026 – The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) are pleased to express strong support for the Government of Canada’s announcement of More Choice. More Control. More Canada: Canada’s first-ever National Food Security Strategy, unveiled yesterday by Prime Minister Carney. Backed by more than $3.2 billion in investments over ten years, the Strategy represents a transformative and generational commitment to strengthening Canada’s domestic food sys

Greenhouse sector data shows declining returns for farmers despite increasing retail costs. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – June 9th, 2026 - As consumers across Canada continue to face rising grocery costs, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) are addressing a growing misconception: that higher retail prices are translating into increased profits for farmers. In fact, recent industry data shows that greenhouse growers of Ontario’s greenhouses producing tomatoes,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – June 5, 2026 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is proud to announce it has received the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Sustainability, a recognition that reflects the leadership and commitment of greenhouse growers across the Chatham-Kent region. Chatham‑Kent is home to one of Ontario’s most significant greenhouse clusters. Greenhouse vegetable farms in the region represent over 550 acres o

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, Ontario — March 17, 2026 — Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) recognizes and thanks long-serving director James Neven for his years of dedicated service to the organization following his recent appointment to the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (FPMC). Mr. Neven has been appointed as the first greenhouse sector representative in the Commission’s history, following a recommendation from the Minister of Agriculture, Food and

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, Ontario — March 4, 2026 — Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) Greenhouse Goodness Campaign has been awarded a Platinum Summit International Award in the Online Advertising and Marketing category for its Tennessee summer digital campaign, Tennessee Tested, Summertime Approved. The campaign was created to increase awareness, educate, and encourage consumption of greenhouse grown produce among Tennessee consumers by connecting with

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, Ontario – December 10, 2025 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Evan Smith as the organization’s new Sustainable Infrastructure Development Lead . Evan brings a strong academic foundation and diverse policy experience to the role. He holds a Master of International Public Policy from the Balsillie School of International Affairs at Wilfrid Laurier University, where he was in the Global P

November 18, 2025 LEAMINGTON, ON - The Government of Ontario has awarded Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) the 2025 Excellence in Agriculture Award for Promotional Excellence at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair. This prestigious recognition celebrates individuals, businesses, and organizations that demonstrate innovative and impactful promotional efforts encouraging consumers to choose Ontario-grown and -made agri-food products. OGVG launched its Greenhouse G

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2025 LEAMINGTON, ON – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), North America’s largest producer...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 19, 2025 LEAMINGTON, ON –– During the 166th Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) annual...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Leamington, ON – January 6, 2025 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) are thrilled to announce the...