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There are lots of great organic/regenerative/ecological events happening this March, and we are excited to share them here. We hope you have fun at an ag event online or near you this month!
Regen Reads is COG’s monthly regenerative agriculture reading list. Our newest Regen Reads recommendation is “Practical No-Till Farming” by Andrew Mefferd.
The new Canadian Organic Standards (COS) are scheduled to publish in March 2026.
From February 10th-13th, 2026, COG’s Director of Policy and Research, Katie Fettes, attended BIOFACH, the world’s largest organic trade fair and congress, in Nuremberg, Germany. Now in its 38th year, BIOFACH brings together more than 30,000 participants from across the global organic sector.
The COG team is thrilled to share that six ROO program participants have successfully completed their three-year commitment to our Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program and are becoming alumni of the program.
The Organic and Regenerative Research Program in Swift Current, Sask., led by Myriam Fernandez, was a casualty of the federal agriculture cuts announced in January 2026.
Events
This 90-minute workshop explores some potential applications of AI tools for small farm operations, from agronomic planning to business management. Drawing from practical examples and hands-on farming experience, Crooked Farmz in Toronto, ON will suggest how AI can expand capacity beyond what a sole proprietor or small-scale farmer could accomplish alone.
Collaboration between municipal leaders, farmers, planners, conservationists, and community members is essential to protect Ontario’s agricultural future. The 2026 Farmland Forum will be unlike any before, offering an inspiring space for cross-sector dialogue, shared learning, and practical action.
Join Young Agrarians and Ntamtqen Community Garden and Food Hub on March 21-22 for their fourth annual spring work party in Cawston, BC! Come out to lend a hand with spring farm work and building infrastructure to grow Indigenous food sovereignty.
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For over 50 years, COG has been driven by the knowledge, expertise and passion of its members. By joining or renewing your membership with COG, you connect with our incredible national community of organic, regenerative, and ecological farmers and supporters!
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