Ontario Processing Vegetable Growers

There’s just a few days left for OPVG members to complete the 2026 member survey. We want your input and ideas by March 20. If you haven’t received a link from OPVG for the survey, please contact us at opvg@opvg.org

🌾As Canada's Ag safety week continues OFA recognizes behind every meal is a farmer working long hours to feed Ontarians. Making sure those #ontag farmers get home safely every day matters. Take a moment to watch and share this road safety video created by Essex County Federation of Agriculture to help raise awareness and keep both farmers and drivers safe on rural roads 🚜 #AgSafetyWeek #FarmSafetyEveryday

Our 2026 member survey is open! We want your input and feedback by March 20 as we plan and prioritize the work we focus on to strengthen Ontario’s processing vegetable sector. If you haven’t received your link to the survey directly from OPVG, please contact us at opvg@opvg.org.

We had an amazing time at Tomato Day last week! 🍅 Huge thanks to everyone who came out, our generous sponsors, and the speakers who made the day unforgettable! #OntAg

Team FFCO is onsite at Tomato Day with @ONProcessingVeg showcasing the brand-new FarmFood360 field tomato tour! 🍅 Stop by to explore how Ontario’s processing tomatoes are grown and harvested through our immersive 360° experience, straight from the field to your screen!

Great day at #TomatoDay with @ONProcessingVeg! Always nice to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Really enjoyed the conversation with @FarmFoodCareON.

Huge thank you to our incredible sponsors for supporting this year’s OPVG Tomato Day! We appreciate your continued commitment to our industry. #OntAg

Dr. Steve Loewen, was recently featured in the university’s Ontario Agri-Food Innovation Alliance news, where he discussed his decades-long research in tomato breeding. uoguelph.ca/alliance/resea…

Check out the fantastic lineup we have for this year's Tomato Day coming up on March 4th, 2026. Register now to secure your spot👉opvg.org/events-activit…

The 2026 OPVG Annual General Meeting is happening March 30! Be part of the conversation as we review the year and shape the future of our grower community. Click the link to register! opvg.org/events-activit…

OPVG‑funded herbicide‑resistance data is now available in one place. Ontario growers can explore resistance patterns and improve weed management with OMAFA's new free tool. Click the link to view the database 👉 app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrIjo…

Did you know this is the 50th anniversary of Tomato Day?🍅 Join us for a great day of research highlights, sector updates, networking, and a tradeshow. Registration is now open opvg.org/events-activit…

Hey students! Thinking about a future in Ontario’s processing vegetable sector? OPVG’s annual bursary application deadline of Feb 6, 2026 is coming up fast! Apply now opvg.org/events-activit…

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Federal ag minister Heath MacDonald has launched roundtables for the next agricultural policy framework. By sector, he’ll be addressing challenges and opportunities for the 2028-2033 period. @AAFC_Canada thegrower.org/news/consultat…

We’re so excited about our partnership with @FarmFoodCareON's Farm Food 360 program. The AAC was pleased to support @ONProcessingVeg With their project 🍅 This immersive experience takes viewers to a field tomato farm in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, where the Pinsonneault family showcases how tomatoes are grown and harvested for processing. Watch the tour here: ow.ly/Ynky50XTB7m

Discover the story of an Ontario farming family who currently grow tomatoes for the Conagra Brands plant in Dresden. Thank you to ADP Farms for sharing your journey with us! 👉youtube.com/watch?v=zXorLC…

In this video, we dive into the real challenges Ontario farmers face when producing tomatoes for processing. See the hard work, expertise, and resilience behind every tomato that ends up in your favorite products. youtube.com/watch?v=nqbSFd…

There is still time to apply for the OPVG Bursary Program and get support to grow your career in the processing vegetable industry. 👉 Learn more & apply: opvg.org/events-activit… #OntAg

Ever wondered what it takes to harvest tomatoes for processing? Join us for an inside look at the entire journey, from Ontario fields to the Conagra Dresden plant, where these tomatoes are transformed into the products you know and love. #OntAg youtube.com/watch?v=I0IGR8…