Welcome to the Organically Canadian Resource Hub! It is a spot where Canadian families and consumers can learn about shopping and eating organically – and about the benefits of supporting organic, sustainable and local agriculture 🍅
Canadians choose organic for many reasons – to support local farms, to have a more sustainable lifestyle, or to enjoy the many benefits of incorporating more organically grown food in their diet. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn more how to be more #OrganicallyCanadian, you are in good company — more than 65% of Canadians are purchasing organic products weekly. And the resources below will help you dig in to the why, the where and the how!
Before you start to explore the resources below, be sure to bookmark the Hub so you can check back often to find out what’s new ⭐
What’s New
Simple Soil Tests to Do in Your Home Garden
Did you know that the soil in your family’s garden can impact how well your garden grows? Here are three simple tests that you can do as a family to find out how healthy the soil is in your garden.
Farmer Story: Soleil’s Farm + ACORN
Soleil’s Farm in PEI is small but mighty, and this video is an opportunity to listen to their team connect and converse about the importance of local food, the power of organic, and the challenges facing farmers.
Organic 101
Health Impacts: 5 Reasons to Choose Organic
Many Canadians are heading to the organic section to take care of their health and well-being. Check out the top 5 health reasons to eat organic!
Is Organic More Expensive? A Winter 2024 Case Study
We hear from many consumers wondering why organic is more expensive. Read this post to find out whether organic is always more expensive – and when it is, why that might be!
What Does Organic Mean to You?
Participate in our #OrganicallyCanadian survey to tell us more about your interest in organics — and what else you would like to learn about organic farming and groceries in Canada.
An Intro to Organic and Regenerative for Consumers
What is regenerative farming? How does it differ from organic farming? And what about regenerative organic?
Shopping Organically
Going Organic: 5 Simple Switches You Can Make
Start your organic journey with five simple switches you can make to add more organics into your life in a way that won’t overwhelm you, or your budget.
Taking “Stalk” of Sustainable Food Labels – What Do They Mean?
This pocket-sized guide can be saved on your phone, and helps clear up some of the confusion about the many labels you’ll find at the grocery store.
Shopping Direct from the Farm: A Guide to CSAs
This guide will fill you in all of the joys of joining Community Supported Agriculture (CSA), and give you quick tips for finding a CSA near you.
Find Organic Near You: Interactive Map
Interested in buying more organic but not sure where to start? Our interactive map of Canada will help you find organic food in your region.
Eating Organically
Cabbage Borscht
Cabbage is a long-term storage superstar, so you can enjoy this great recipe from Ann Thurlow’s ‘My PEI Cabbage Cookbook’ throughout the year.
Tomato-Stuffed Zucchini Boats
During the summer, you may find yourself with a bounty of veggies in your garden – use your tomatoes and zucchinis in this delicious recipe.
Peach and Brie Focaccia
This recipe is all about the star player in the stone fruit game that’s in season during late summer and early fall: peaches.
Maple Butter Brussel Sprouts
This personal recipe by Julia from the Canadian Organic Growers team features one of our fall season favourites – brussel sprouts.
Swiss Alpine Macaroni with Leeks and Applesauce
Apples and leeks make this recipe – created specially for COG by Chef Jenni Lessard – a fantastic option for fall and into the winter.
Farming Organically
Farmer Story: Soleil’s Farm + ACORN
Soleil’s Farm in PEI is small but mighty, and this video is an opportunity to listen to their team connect and converse about the importance of local food, the power of organic, and the challenges facing farmers.
Farmer Story: Ferme Houle Farm
Hear about how this multigenerational family farm embraces the challenges of farming organically, and sees the benefits – nutritious food, human health, animal welfare, strong local economy, and a healthy climate!
Farmer Stories: IWD Film & Farmer Panel
Watch the recording of our International Women’s Day event showcasing farmers from across the country in short films from the NFU’s Depth of Field series, followed by a panel discussion.
Farmer Story: Southbrook Vineyards
Hear about how Southbrook Vineyards is crafting high quality, local organic wine by blending respect for soil, biodiversity, human health and the environment with regenerative organic practices.
Organic Family Fun
Simple Soil Tests to Do in Your Home Garden
Did you know that the soil in your family’s garden can impact how well your garden grows? Here are three simple tests that you can do as a family to find out how healthy your soil is.
Caro’s Journey
Go on an interactive journey with one of the vegetables grown by organic farmers in Canada — Caro the Carrot — from the farm to your dinner table.
Organic At Home
Ready to build your own organic garden at home? We’re so excited to help you get started with this two-page infographic designed to make growing at home easy and fun for your whole family!
Choose Organic – For Your Health!
Check out our handy infographic to find out some of the top reasons to eat organic for your health — and then save and print it for handy reference and sharing!
Test Your Knowledge
Myth vs. Fact: How Much Do You Know About Organic Farming
Take our quiz and test your knowledge about organic farming and products. Get the facts so you can make the best decisions for you and your family!
Quick Quiz: Organic Farming and Animal Welfare
Organic farming has a set of principles that put nature first — and that includes the welfare of animals raised for eggs, meat and dairy products. Take our quiz to find out how organic farming makes a difference for animals.
Caro’s Journey
Go on an interactive journey with Caro the Carrot and test your knowledge about how farmers grow the organic produce that helps to nourish our bodies and our environment.
This project is possible thanks to the generous support of our Partners /
Ce projet est possible grâce au soutien généreux de nos Partenaires :
