Welcome to the British Columbia section of Flowers Canada Growers (FCG). British Columbia is known mostly for their beautiful scenery filled with mountainous terrain and lavish rainforests, but they are also widely known for their rich soil and large farmlands. With large mountains, come deep valleys. These valleys provide a temperate climate that is optimal for flower growth. There are numerous outdoor flower producers, but the majority of BC flower production is grown in greenhouses. They have much experience with floriculture and many specialize in plant science. They use their keen knowledge to produce high yield crops that are sold all over Canada and the United States.
The British Columbia floriculture industry:
23.15% of the total floriculture sector in Canada.
1.22 billion estimated total economic impact
333.3 Million in farm gate sales each year
United Flower Growers Cooperative Association represents British Columbia flower growers in FCG Inc., learn more about their industry from their website:
Events
Floriculture Producer Consultations
3/4/2010
British Columbia Flower Growers are invited to a meeting to provide input to your industry association in order to strengthen your voice on important issues to goverment at all levels.
In 2010 and 2011 Flowers Canada (Ontario) Inc. partnered with 65 growers to conduct on-farm trials of biological controls on 28 different flower crops.
Welcome to the British Columbia section of Flowers Canada Growers (FCG). British Columbia is known mostly for their beautiful scenery filled with mountainous terrain and lavish rainforests, but they are also widely known for their rich soil and large farmlands. With large mountains, come deep valleys. These valleys provide a temperate climate that is optimal for flower growth. There are numerous outdoor flower producers, but the majority of BC flower production is grown in greenhouses. They have much experience with floriculture and many specialize in plant science. They use their keen knowledge to produce high yield crops that are sold all over Canada and the United States.
