Toronto - The highest quality production standards
in the world, savings from shared administrative and
organizational infrastructure, a stronger voice with government
and stakeholders, and maintaining a strong commitment to community
citizenship, are the common goals of a new greenhouse industry
alliance in Ontario.
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, Flowers
Canada (Ontario), and Ontario Greenhouse Pepper Growers’
Association announced today that they are participating in a new
industry organization called TOGA – The Ontario Greenhouse
Alliance. The Alliance represents the largest cluster of
greenhouse production in North America located right here in
Ontario.
The new alliance will address greenhouse barriers
to growth, and create new skills-training opportunities. In
addition, the project will introduce a best practices program to
monitor enhanced standards of excellence for greenhouse products.
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| June 25, 2003 - Honourable Ernie
Hardeman meeting with TOGA board of directors at Queen's
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According to Stats Canada, the Ontario greenhouse
industry is the second largest agricultural industry in Ontario,
with a "farm gate value" of over $1 billion annually. The industry
currently employs over 19,000 workers, with over 19 million square
metres of greenhouses, run by 1400 operators.
Our top priorities are to our rural communities
and our members. This alliance will allow us to realize savings by
eliminating duplication in all three organizations, on such issues
as human resources administration, border crossings,
transportation, nutrient management, water supply and more.
As well, our combined economic strength on
purchases, research and information sharing will contribute value
to our members and local communities.
For More Information
Contact: Cole Cacciavillani
Chair, TOGA – The Ontario Greenhouse Alliance
(519) 322-2311
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