About Us
About the Berry Growers of Ontario
The Berry Growers of Ontario (BGO), a provincial organization regulated by the Farm Products Marketing Act, represents blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry growers by funding industry promotion, research activities and educational events for the benefit of its members.
BGO is active in all facets of the berry industry from wholesale and retail to pick-your-own and on-farm markets on behalf of its approximately 200 members. BGO also works closely with the Agribusiness value chain with current farm gate value for fresh Ontario berries estimated in excess of $40 million annually.
Local, field-grown berries can now be enjoyed from May until October. Your local growers are using new growing techniques to serve up flavourful, fresh Ontario berries for up to seven months of the year. And recently, Ontario greenhouses began selling greenhouse-grown strawberries with great success, providing local strawberries to Ontario consumers year-round.
Our Mission
BGO will aid growers in expanding the Ontario berry consumer market base while readying its members for the challenges they face. They will:
- Provide the best available resources to growers through research and education on innovative production methods and technology.
- Clearly and consistently communicate the availability, accessibility, and superiority of Ontario berries.
- Work to expand the window of availability of Ontario berries and create a market with consistent volume.
