After successfully completing a 3 year pilot phase that saw 2 dozen farms and over 36,000 more cultivated acres transition to regenerative organic production, the ROO program is ready to advance this renewed and impactful partnership.
An article featuring Dorthea Gregoire, COG’s Director of Education, Extension and Outreach, in Better Farming Magazine.
In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating Prairie farmers. It was late July in Kipling, Saskatchewan when Dru arrived at Meadow View Ranch to visit Tyler and Allan.
The evolving U.S. and global tariff situation has caused significant concern and uncertainty for Canadians and farm businesses since January 2025. Canada is now facing trade disruptions that are impacting Canadian farms in many ways.
During Election 2025, two Agriculture Leaders Debates, one hosted by the Union des Producteurs Agricoles and the other by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, highlighted agriculture’s vital role in Canada’s economy and communities—contributing 1 in 9 jobs and playing a central role in food security, trade, and climate resilience.
In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating Prairie farmers. It was the middle of August, and crops were eagerly heading to seed when Julia, our ROO Program Coordinator, drove 10 hours north of Calgary, AB to visit Joash on his farm, 58th Parallel Organics.
The federal election is on April 28, 2025, and all hands are on deck to advocate for strong, resilient food systems rooted in organic agriculture.
Join our virtual AGM being held on Wednesday April 16th, from 4pm-5:30pm EDT via Zoom!
In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating Prairie farmers. The summer heat pulsed across the Prairies in late July of 2024, and our Program Coordinator, Dru, gave Stacey and Dale of White Owl Farm a visit near Sturgis, Saskatchewan.
Our partners at the Organic Grain Hub have released a very insightful report that assesses the risks that Canadian organic field crop traders, processors, and producers face now that the United States of America has imposed tariffs on these products.
We’re seeking passionate members of the ag community to join our Board of Directors! We will be accepting applications until March 10th, 2025.
In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating Prairie farmers. The Prairies were particularly smoky in July of 2024, and that’s when our Program Coordintor, Dru, took a trip to Richard, Saskatchewan to visit David on Katerynych Family Farm.