The organic industry in Canada is thriving, driven by dedicated organic food producers and supportive organizations. To ensure its sustained growth in response to rising consumer demand, collaboration is key. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude Bibeau, has announced an investmentof up to $103,400 for the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC) to facilitate a […]
Over the past 50 years, industrial agriculture prioritized high-yield, low-cost food production, leading to a threefold increase in global food output by 2015. However, this growth came at significant environmental and ecological costs. In Canada, agriculture contributed about 10% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2019, driven by petrochemical fertilizers and livestock farming. Although Canada aims […]
Over the past three years, our Growing Eastern Ontario Organically (GEO-O) program has worked hand-in-hand with farmers to transition their production to organic. This bilingual program provides agronomic and business consulting, mentorship and networking opportunities, hosts webinars, workshops and events, provides exclusive access to unique resources and even supports farmers as they apply for their organic certification. […]
On Wednesday, April 21st, the Organic Council of Ontario (OCO) and Canadian Organic Growers released important new resources to help organic producers become more profitable. The new ‘Cost of Production Model Series’ analyzes the average costs and potential profit of diverse organic enterprises. The resources come with quick calculators and benchmark costs that producers can […]
On Thursday, March 18 2021 the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced an investment of $185 million over the next 10 years for the new Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) program. This program aims to establish a strong, Canada-wide network of regional collaborations led by farmers, and would include scientists, researchers and other […]
By Dr. Kris Nichols. World Soil Day is held annually to focus attention on the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources. This year, the campaign’s focus is to Stop Soil Erosion, Save Our Future. Will preventing soil erosion really save our future? Well, it is currently estimated that every […]
On Thursday, November 19th, Environment and Climate Change Minister Jonathan Wilkinson tabled new legislation that would force current and future federal governments to set binding climate targets to get Canada to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The legislation fulfills an election promise that the Liberals made to aggressively cut GHG emissions by 2030 and to get Canada […]
On the evening of August 10th the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) hosted a gathering for Growing Eastern Ontario Organics (GEOO) participants and invited guests. The event was a mix of a virtual meeting on a Zoom platform and live face-to-face meetings at two locations. The hosts were Marshall and Kathleen Buchanan of Ottawa Valley Farm to […]
Narrated and featuring woody harrelson, kiss the ground is an inspiring and groundbreaking film that reveals the first viable solution to our climate crisis. Kiss the Ground reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies. Using compelling graphics and visuals, […]
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada plans to invest $640,000 in the Canadian Organic Growers (COG) to boost the consumption of local Canadian organic products. This initiative was announced during Canada’s National Organic Week at Chelsea Market. While demand for organic food in Canada is rising, much of it is met through imports. COG will utilize the […]
The increasingly common spread of devastating pandemics is a glaring reminder of the key role of the immune system in disease protection. This extends beyond us to all living things, including the trees in our forests and those used as a food source. The steadily increasing insensitivity of pathogens to synthetic pesticides makes it clear […]
We’ve compiled a list of courses, certificates and programs offered across Canada—from practical gardening courses to university-level programs. Many of them are even online, so you can join from the comfort of your farm or closest café with Wi-Fi!