Business Details
Your Trusted Floriculture Industry Partner in Canada
Flowers Canada Growers serves as the national trade association for Canada's floriculture industry, representing greenhouse growers, distributors, and industry partners. Our organization has been instrumental in advancing the interests of greenhouse floriculture since our establishment, working closely with government agencies and stakeholders to address common challenges. We focus on enhancing industry profitability through advocacy, environmental stewardship, and the development of high-quality production standards. Our team collaborates with organizations like the Ontario Greenhouse Alliance, Canadian Nursery Landscape Association, and Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada to strengthen the sector's competitiveness. With a commitment to community engagement and industry innovation, we provide resources including grower webinars, research initiatives, and the Canadian Greenhouse Growers' Directory.Our efforts in pest management, water stewardship, and regulatory compliance ensure sustainable growth for our members. Through partnerships with entities such as the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, we maintain rigorous industry standards. Our leadership in addressing labor needs, product registration, and market access positions Canadian floriculture as a global leader. We continue to expand our influence through educational programs, policy advocacy, and international trade representation.
Services
Greenhouse Floriculture
Trade Association
Industry Partnerships
Environmental Stewardship
Pest Management
Research Initiatives
Grower Education
Policy Advocacy
Market Development
Regulatory Compliance
Highlights and features
- We represent over 1,600 Canadian floriculture producers nationwide
- Our organization has maintained industry standards since 1972
- We collaborate with 15+ government agencies including CFIA and AAFC
- We implement environmental stewardship programs for sustainable growth
- We provide exclusive industry resources like the Canadian Greenhouse Growers' Directory
Services
Greenhouse Floriculture
We represent Canadian greenhouse growers producing cut flowers, potted plants, and bedding plants. Our members maintain high-quality standards while contributing $1.566 billion annually to Canada's agricultural economy through sustainable production practices.
Trade Association
As Canada's national floriculture association, we advocate for growers' interests through policy development, regulatory compliance support, and market access initiatives while fostering partnerships across the horticultural supply chain.
Environmental Stewardship
We develop and implement water conservation standards, pest management guidelines, and sustainable growing practices to minimize environmental impact while maintaining industry competitiveness in global markets.
Pest Management
Our organization facilitates access to registered crop protection products, provides IPM resources, and collaborates with regulatory agencies to ensure safe, effective pest control solutions for greenhouse operations.
Grower Education
We deliver educational programs through webinars, research publications, and the annual Canadian Greenhouse Growers' Directory, keeping members informed about best practices, new technologies, and regulatory changes.
People
Andrew Morse
Executive Director
Leading Flowers Canada Growers' strategic initiatives, Andrew brings extensive agricultural policy experience to guide industry representation and advocacy efforts for Canadian floriculture producers.
Cary Gates
Pest Management Director
Specializing in crop protection, Cary manages regulatory affairs and product registration processes, ensuring growers have access to effective pest management solutions while maintaining compliance standards.
Jeanine West
Environment Specialist
Jeanine leads environmental stewardship programs, developing water conservation standards and sustainable practices to support the floriculture industry's commitment to ecological responsibility.
Rachelle Pruss
Member Relations Manager
Managing grower relations, Rachelle coordinates membership services, directory listings, and industry communications to strengthen connections between floriculture producers and industry partners.
Dejan Kristan
Marketing Manager
Overseeing promotional initiatives, Dejan develops marketing strategies and digital resources to enhance visibility for Canadian greenhouse floriculture products and industry events.
Questions
What services does Flowers Canada Growers provide for floriculture businesses?
We offer industry representation, regulatory advocacy, environmental stewardship programs, pest management resources, grower education, and market development initiatives for Canadian greenhouse floriculture producers.
How can floriculture businesses benefit from membership?
Members gain access to exclusive resources including the Canadian Greenhouse Growers' Directory, policy advocacy support, industry webinars, research updates, and networking opportunities with key stakeholders.
What environmental initiatives does the organization support?
We implement water stewardship programs, develop national protected agriculture standards, promote sustainable pest management practices, and advocate for environmentally responsible growing techniques.
Does Flowers Canada Growers work with government agencies?
Yes, we collaborate with 15+ agencies including CFIA, AAFC, OMAFRA, and PMRA to address regulatory issues, product registrations, and policy development affecting the floriculture industry.
What educational resources are available for growers?
We provide grower webinars, in-season flower guides, best management practice documents, IPM resources, and the annual Canadian Greenhouse Growers' Directory and Buyers' Guide.
