Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) is a not-for-profit organization representing over 170 members who grow greenhouse tomatoes, cucumbers and bell peppers in Ontario, Canada. OGVG was formed in 1967. The organization lobbies and conducts research on behalf of the Ontario greenhouse growers. OGVG also promotes greenhouse vegetables through various media and tradeshows. The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has the authority under Regulation 417 of the Farm Products Marketing Act (FPMA) to establish regulations providing for the control and regulation of producing and marketing greenhouse vegetables. These general regulations cover matters such as licensing, fees, pricing and contracting, together with dispute resolution in these areas, in regards to both producing and marketing greenhouse vegetables. The OGVG Board of Directors annually reviews, amends as appropriate, and approves the General Regulations for OGVG.