As it has in the past, the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is once again offering its Young Farmer Program at the upcoming annual general meeting on February 21. Through the program, OFVGA member associations can invite a new or young farmer to attend the AGM as a way of promoting interest in the OFVGA and encouraging future involvement with the organization. The program is open to farmers under 40 who have never attended an OFVGA annual meeting. OFVGA will cover the cost of meeting registration as well as up to two nights’ hotel accommodation. Deadline: January 13, 2023; contact dvanderzaag@ofvga.org for more information.

Registration open for 2023 OFVGA annual meeting

The OFVGA plans an in-person return to its annual meeting in 2023 following two years of virtual meetings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AGM will take place on February 21st, 2023 at the Hilton Niagara Falls/Fallsview Hotel and Suites, 6361 Fallsview Blvd, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3V9. More information is available at www.ofvga.org.

Nominations for Award of Merit

Nominations for the OFVGA’s Industry Award of Merit are still open. The Award, which will be presented at the annual meeting on February 21, recognizes outstanding contributions to the fruit and vegetable industry by an individual, group of individuals or organization. Deadline for submitting nominations is January  9. More information, including the nomination form, is available at www.ofvga.org

Resolutions

OFVGA member organizations that wish to put forward resolutions for consideration at the AGM must do so by January  9, 2023. Resolutions should be submitted by email to dvanderzaag@ofvga.org. To see the resolutions passed at the 2022 AGM visit www.ofvga.org/resolutions. If you require assistance on the wording of your resolution, please contact Gordon Stock at gstock@ofvga.org.

Source: OFVGA January 2, 2023