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
A petition calling for bold policies and strategic investments to propel the organic sector forward was tabled this morning in Parliament.
Sign in solidarity. Join us in calling upon Canada to respect the seed sovereignty of Indigenous and peasant farmers in Mexico and their pursuit of food sovereignty.
Sign the petition to grow organic food and farming in Canada!
Join us next Friday, March 8th, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm for a virtual International Women’s Day screening and panel discussion
COG’s Executive Director, Karen Murchison spoke with the Western Producer about the Organic Action Plan.
Join a diverse national membership base full of passionate farmers, gardeners, consumers, food system advocates, climate champions, and more.
Extension of the Canada Mexico Organic Equivalency Arrangement to support market access of organic products.
This Black History Month, join us in learning about Booker T. Whatley, sharing resources for new and established black and BIPOC farmers in Canada, and embracing anti-racism resources to help us learn, reflect, and take action!