Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers wins Chatham-Kent Business Excellence Award for Sustainability

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers in Leamington, Ont. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023. (Chris Campbell/CTV News Windsor)

Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) has won the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award for Sustainability.

“This award is really a reflection of the grower in Chatham-Kent and across Ontario,” said Richard Lee, executive director of OGVG.

“Growers in this region have made significant investments in technology and sustainable practices, while continuing to support their local communities. Their leadership is helping shape the future of food production.”

The award reflects leadership and commitment of greenhouse growers in the Chatham-Kent region. There are over 550 acres of production and is the second largest concentration of greenhouses in the province.

“This recognition belongs to our growers and to the Chatham-Kent community that supports them,” Lee added.

“Their shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and community is what makes achievements like this possible.”