Planting Program Orchard Tour

TheOntario Tender Fruit Growers'is a not for profit, independent farming organization governed by our grower members ‑ Ontario tender fruit growers, who are elected by their peers. The Ontario Tender Fruit Growers operates under the Farm Products Marketing Act, and represents all Ontario producers of tender fruit who market to either the fresh or processing market. Tender fruit includes peaches, nectarines, plums and prunes, pears, apricots and sweet & sour cherries for processing.Similarly, theOntario Fresh Grape GrowersMarketing Board represents Ontario fresh grape producers who sell to the fresh market only. The Sovereign Coronation is the main table grape variety produced in Ontario.Collectively, the Ontario Tender Fruit Growers and the Ontario Fresh Grape Growers represent more than 200 grower‑members. Over 90% of all Ontario tender fruit production is based in the Niagara Peninsula. The balance is produced in Norfolk County and in Southwestern Ontario. The average annual farm gate value across Ontario from fresh market and processing sales of Ontario tender fruit and fresh grape is more than $55 million.

Ontario Tender Fruit Growers & Fresh Grape Growers

High Density Pear Orchard

Join us in celebrating the incredible outcomes and the people who have made the Planting Program possible!With $450,000 in support from the Greenbelt Foundation, Ontario Tender Fruit Growers is strengthening the economic viability of Niagara’s Tender Fruit sector. Since 2016 we have planted approximately 212,000 new trees and 200 new vines across the Niagara Tender Fruit and Grape Area—one of two Specialty Crop Areas protected by Ontario’s Greenbelt. The program uses improved plant varieties that can withstand the extremes of climate change, provide a consistent supply of local fruit, meet increasing consumer demand, and net higher prices in the marketplace for farmers. Ultimately, the program strengthens and grows Niagara’s Tender Fruit sector.The event will feature brief remarks from special guests and an orchard tour with demonstrations. More details below: WHERE:Thwaites High Density Pear Orchard (located at Townline Rd. &amp; Line 3 Rd in NOTL) DRAFT AGENDA:<ul><li>9:30-10:00 welcome reception + refreshments </li><li>10:00-10:30 speakers</li><li>10:30-11:30 high density pear orchard tour and demonstrations</li></ul>Light refreshments will be available. *We recommend wearing field-appropriate shoes!

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