Great Diversity, One OrganizationFruit and vegetable sales in Colorado total almost $300 million, and that number multiples as produce makes it way through distribution channels. More than 85,000 acres are devoted to fruit and vegetable production. In addition to supplying local produce, the industry contributes to wide open spaces, attractive landscapes and enrichment of soils for all Coloradans to enjoy.Although farm size, produce grown, marketing channels and production methods vary throughout the Colorado produce industry, there is a great deal we have in common. And when we join together with one voice, we are more likely to be heard by government, the produce industry and the consuming public. Whether you are a produce grower, an allied industry that sells goods and services to the produce industry or any other individual or organization with an interest in Colorado produce, we'd love to have you join and get involved with the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association.
Join Today!Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association MEMBER BENEFITS
Join TodayWho We AreThe Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) focuses its activities on five areas vital to the success of the Colorado produce industry: Food SafetyCFVGA provides its members with educational materials and resources pertaining to current food safety production regulations and practices through resource development, training, policy & legislative engagement and outreach with industry partners. LaborCFVGA serves as a unified voice for its members on labor policy with the long-term goal of retaining and recruiting a quality workforce. WaterReliable, high quality water is critical to fruit and vegetable production. CFVGA provides water resource information that can assist its members to advance their farming operations. It also connects members, water policy makers and regulatory agencies to promote understanding of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of water related policies on Colorado produce growers. Nutrition & HealthCFVGA serves as a link between growers and the groups and agencies that provide science-based information on the health benefits of fruit and vegetable consumption. Business DevelopmentCFVGA provides business resources to members to help them advance their farming operations, connects members, policy makers and regulatory agencies to promote understanding of the potential impacts, both positive and negative, of business related policies on Colorado fruit and vegetable production, is an important resource for Colorado producers and establishes brand development and promotional tools to extend and elevate Colorado produce. |