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Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic February 14, 2025
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Medicine Hat, AB

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. It was early July when Program Coordinator Julia made her way to Medicine Hat, Alberta for a visit with Andy at Get Growing Organics Farm.

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Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic February 4, 2025
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Balcarres, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. Our Program Coordinator, Dru, had an inspiring visit with Rob in Balcarres, SK where Rob and his wife Lisa run Schill Family Farm.

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Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic January 15, 2025
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Shellbrook, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. In the heat of the summer, our Program Coordinator, Wes, took a visit to ROO participant Nathan’s farm.

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In December 2024, COG’s Director of Policy and Research, Katie Fettes, travelled to Taiwan and joined hundreds of farmers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates at the 21st IFOAM Organic World Congress.

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Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic December 18, 2024
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Elfros, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. One sunny day, our Program Coordinator, Dru, visited Leonard’s farm.

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“Dale Hamilton showcased regenerative farming through a one-woman performance at the Yukon Agriculture Association’s North of 60 Banquet”

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“According to the poll, climate change, along with severe weather events, is seen as one of the top challenges facing Canadian agriculture.”

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News December 5, 2024
Alert: No GMO Salad

“Bayer (formerly Monsanto) is getting ready to sell genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) mustard greens that are gene edited to taste less mustardy. These salad greens could be sold in grocery stores in the US and Canada in early 2025.”

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Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic December 3, 2024
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Westerose, AB

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. Our Program Coordinator, Julia, visited the Appelman Family Farm.

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a field of green oats
Farm Story, News, Regenerative Organic November 29, 2024
A Regenerative Organic Oats Farm Story: Buchanan, SK

In the summer of 2024, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating program farmers based in the Prairies. One of our visits was to ROO participant Darren’s farm, and together we dove deep into soil health and monitoring techniques.

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We are happy to share that registration for our Organic Vegetable Seed Production course is now live and we welcome you to register. 

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News, Regenerative Organic September 24, 2024
Call for Participants – Regenerative Organic Oats Program

COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program is recruiting new participants! ROO supports Prairie organic oat growers in adopting regenerative practices and transitioning to regenerative organic management.

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