The new Canadian Organic Standards (COS) are scheduled to publish in March 2026.
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.
Canadian Organic Growers and the Organic Federation of Canada are alarmed by Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to eliminate researchers and staff, close research facilities, and wind down key research programs working towards new food safety, security, and production growth innovations.
We will be accepting applications to join our Board of Directors until March 10th, 2026. Find out more information about our Board of Directors and how to apply.
COG is seeking a Program Manager for our Growing Up Organic (GUO) program. GUO is an in school, curriculum connected, hands-on program that teaches children and youth about organic agriculture, healthy nutrition, and environmental issues currently based in Ottawa, ON.
Read our article featured in the Organic Farmers Association’s, The Organic Voice magazine in their November 2025 issue.
“Canada already has the regulatory foundation for organic agriculture. The next step is coordinated leadership and investment to turn that foundation into growth—for farmers, processors and rural communities.”
This plan gives the government a clear roadmap to unlock billions in net farm income and help Canadian farmers and processors compete globally while driving growth here at home.
COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program is recruiting new participants!
We’ve launched two course offerings for Winter 2026 – including a brand new course.
Canada’s organic sector calls on government to adopt the plan and unlock the sector’s full potential.
“If the federal government does not rise to the challenge and make these investments, foreign markets could continue to meet the domestic demand at a time when Canada is trying to move away from the United States market.”