Who We Are and What We Do
Canadian Organic Growers (COG), is Canada’s oldest organic and regenerative association dedicated to supporting farmers and gardeners adopting more ecologically-based agriculture practices. Since its inception in 1975, COG has led the progress and prosperity of the organic movement and sector in Canada.
As a registered educational charity and not-for-profit, we work collaboratively with stakeholders across Canada to be the voice for organic growers and consumers, to advance policy work and industry development at the local, regional and national levels and to train and support organic, regenerative and ecological growers across the country.
Vision
Canadian Organic Growers envisions a regenerative and resilient organic food and farming system across Canada.
Mission
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.
Are you ready to grow organic or seek organic certification?
Check out our publications and other resources online, and find out why transitioning to organic is the better choice for you and for the health of our planet!
FCS Equity Framework
As a founding member of Farmers for Climate Solutions, COG commends the work undertaken to produce the FCS Equity Framework and we endorse its principles in our work. For more information please visit the FCS website.
Our Team
While our national office is based in Ottawa, our great national team is based across the country.
We focus our efforts on:
- Developing and delivering country-wide educational resources and programs
- Working with stakeholders on policy and regulatory issues that impact the organic sector
Our Regional Chapters
Our four regional chapters, which don’t have physical offices, are run by our many amazing volunteers. They do their work at the community level by:
- Delivering grassroots programming
- Participating in and hosting local events that promote and educate about organics
If a COG chapter isn’t operating in your region and you would like to help get one started, please contact our National Office for more information at 1-888-375-7383 or send an email to office@cog.ca.
Board of Directors
COG is governed by a National Board of Directors elected by the general membership at an Annual General Meeting.
Directors, with the aid of staff,
- Develop five-year strategic plans Inform policies and regulations
- Participate on staff and member led committees
- Answer complex and diverse questions about organics that are received from the public
- Mentor and coach staff and volunteers
