Press Releases

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,