“The 19-year-old program funding organic and regenerative farming practices at Swift Current, Sask., is particularly important, said Katie Fettes, director of policy and research at the Canadian Organic Growers.
Beyond providing valuable research for Canada’s $11-billion organic farming industry, many of the program’s findings are being used by non-organic farmers across the country to reduce emissions, improve soil health and reduce their pesticide and fertilizer usage. The Swift Current research centre, where the program is based, isn’t being closed, meaning there are minimal overhead costs to the program, while the research costs rely on external grants.”