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.
We are happy to share that registration for our Organic Vegetable Seed Production course is now live and we welcome you to register.
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.
Have you ever looked out across a field and wondered what the little red tents or small blue plastic huts are? COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats team got the opportunity to get up close and personal with them on our tour of Get Growing Organic Farm in Medicine Hat AB.
In June, Minister of Agriculture Lawrence MacAulay responded to e-petition 4909, which called for bold policies and strategic investments to grow the organic sector and enhance its contribution to sustainable, resilient food systems.
July 29th COG’s Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program came out in force in Rolling Hills AB where we spent the day with the Butkiewicz family, friends and neighbours as we toured local farms, shared regenerative organic ideas and wondered at the innovation and beauty all around us.
Ah, beautiful Balcarres! Nestled in the gently rolling valley landscape between the small town of Balcarres and Fort Qu’appelle stands the Schill Family Farm – host of the ROO 2024 Saskatchewan field day.
In June, 2024, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food released its report following a study on Issues Facing the Horticultural Sector. We are pleased to see that the report, titled “Improving the Resilience of Canada’s Horticultural Sector,” includes several key recommendations aimed at supporting the growth of the organic sector.
Growing Up Organic (GUO) had the opportunity to connect high school students from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board and the Ottawa Catholic School Board with local farmers from Indian Creek Orchard Gardens and Greenshaus in May!
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we are reflecting on the agricultural contributions, knowledge and practices of Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island that have shaped our growing practices and food system.
June is Pride Month in Canada – the perfect time to celebrate the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ farmers and producers in Canada’s agriculture sector.
An article by the Canadian Cattlemen on COG’s work with Agriculture and Agri-food Canada’s (AAFC) Sustainable Agriculture Strategy