Farming for the Future

About Canadian Organic Growers


COG provides education, advocacy and leadership to help build an agricultural system that empowers farmers and consumers, enhances human health, builds community and mitigates climate change while increasing Canadian food sovereignty.

Useful Resources


Organically Canadian
Consumers – it’s time to choose organic for a healthier, greener and fairer world.
Farmer Resources
COG supports farmers – let’s grow organically together.
Programs
We work with growers committed to more sustainable and ecological practices.
Submit An Event
Hosting an ecological agriculture event in Canada? Submit your event to our national calendar.

News


Farm Story,News,Regenerative Organic February 4, 2025
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Balcarres, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. Our Program Coordinator, Dru, had an inspiring visit with Rob in Balcarres, SK where Rob and his wife Lisa run Schill Family Farm.

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Events,News February 1, 2025
February 2025 Event Listing

There are lots of great organic/regenerative/ecological events happening this February, and we are excited to share them here. We hope you have fun at an ag event online or near you this month!

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Farm Story,News,Regenerative Organic January 15, 2025
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Shellbrook, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. In the heat of the summer, our Program Coordinator, Wes, took a visit to ROO participant Nathan’s farm.

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In December 2024, COG’s Director of Policy and Research, Katie Fettes, travelled to Taiwan and joined hundreds of farmers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates at the 21st IFOAM Organic World Congress.

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Events,News January 1, 2025
January 2025 Event Listing

There are lots of great organic/regenerative/ecological events happening this January, and we are excited to share them here. We hope you have fun at an ag event online or near you this month!

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Farm Story,News,Regenerative Organic December 18, 2024
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Elfros, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. One sunny day, our Program Coordinator, Dru, visited Leonard’s farm.

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Events


The Prairie Organic Development Fund (PODF) is partnering with the University of Manitoba to help industry professionals get the latest science on nutrient management.

February 6 – 14, 2025 9:00 am – 10:15 am

Join Pascale Schittecatte, Young Agrarians’ B.C. Land Matching Program Manager, and Nyree Marsh, Young Agrarians’ Columbia Basin Land Matcher, to learn how to communicate effectively while sharing land!

February 18, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Join Tristan Banwell (Spray Creek Ranch), Robin Tunnicliffe (Sea Bluff Farm), Yann Assemat (Roots n’ Thyme) and Pascale Schittecatte (Young Agrarians) for a panel discussion about the process of farm transition.

February 25, 2025 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Calling all new farmers and farm policy nerds! Join us for the “Breaking Barriers: Growing Future Farmers” National Policy Jam: a coast to coast convening of new and young farmers, farmer organizations, farm policy leaders and allies looking to connect, learn and mobilize around better supports for new and young farmers.

March 15 – 16, 2025 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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Support the Canadian farmers building a regenerative and resilient food and farming system. Members are the heart and soul of COG. You are our community, our source of wisdom and knowledge.

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