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Apr 11, 2024

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers release “Growth and Sustainable Prosperity” study

Per a press release, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers have partnered with renowned research firm AIRM Consulting Ltd. to release a “Growth and Sustainable Prosperity” study for the greenhouse

Per a press release, Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers have partnered with renowned research firm AIRM Consulting Ltd. to release a “Growth and Sustainable Prosperity” study for the greenhouse vegetable sector in Ontario.

The full report is available to read here, while an executive summary is available here.

The study, the release states, "developed and employed an innovative "Enterprise Risk Management" framework to create an analytical tool that examines the complexities of business, environment and social factors that contribute to the sector's success as well as the broader well-being of the communities in which the sector operates."

The study, the release states, “creates a new framework for addressing business risks and opportunities in a global marketplace while also considering the legitimate public interests around sustainability and food security.” The study highlights key enablers and impediments.

This study outlines significant economic statistics from Ontario’s greenhouse vegetable sector:

• Creates over 32,000 jobs.

• $2.3 billion contributions to the province’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

• $1.3 billion to Ontario’s farmgate value.

• Over 3,800 acres of production.

• Over 80% of produce is exported to international markets.

Ontario government, Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs awarded OGVG funding to complete this study through the Grassroots Growth Initiative, a program designed to enhance agricultural operations in the province.

“Thank you to the Ontario government for the support they have provided. The funding assistance has allowed OGVG to continue with our leadership role in innovation and business competitiveness,” says Richard Lee, Executive Director. “This report underscores the importance of greenhouse agriculture and our contributions from Ontario as well as Canada-wide to feed North America.” George Gilvesy, Chairman of OGVG added. “Our shared goals and values for sustainable prosperity and food security make the greenhouse sector and our growers’ ideal partners for governments and communities.”