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Our blog focuses on organic industry news, informative posts, Canadian Organic Standards & inputs, plus PACS certified organic member profiles and stories.

We group our blog posts by category to make it easier to find what you're looking for. If you don't know what you are looking for, have a wander through the categories. There is something for everyone here.

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Open Now to October 3

Nominations for the BC Organic Awards are open now until closing on October 3. 

There are three categories of nominations: 

Brad Reid Award

This…

CUSMA Compliance Advisory Services Initiative (CCASI): 

The CUSMA Compliance Advisory Services Initiative (CCASI), provided by Export Navigator, is now accepting applications. The…

Vancouver Island - August 24 @ 1:00-4:00Metro Vancouver - September 7 @ 1:00-4:00 pmOkanagan - September 21 @ 1:00-4:00 

Feast of Fields is billed as a 3-hour wandering harvest festival that…

September 6 and 21

These workshops are for people who have land and for people who want land to come together. As farmers retire from farming, the costs of purchasing land can be too high for new…

September 6 and October 17

Join Organic BC for a field day forum covering on-farm composting practices for small-scale producers in the North Okanagan and Thompson regions. The field day will cover…

September 10, 2025

If you are an organic consumer (or wanting to become one), this webinar will answer your questions. Billed as a "myth-busting webinar where industry and government pros spill the…

September 10-30, 2025

Sign up to watch this free movie screening featuring two former opera singers who gave up their careers to pursue ecological agriculture in Canada. This film can be watched at…

Q. What is your company name, product, and brief origin story?

A. Our company is Off the Grid Organic Winery, we grow and make wine

We come from a long line of farmers on our property…

How to Navigate the PACS Organic Client Directory 

Are you looking for information about PACS certified organic operators? Whether you're trying to confirm certification, search for specific…

The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC) has represented BC farmers, processors and advocates committed to organic, regenerative practices for over 30 years. In 2021, COABC rebranded under…

B.C. Farmer's Food Donation Personal Income Tax Credit

Farmer's who donate certain agricultural products (milk, eggs, meat, produce) to registered charities are eligible for tax credits on any…

Q. What is your company name, product, and brief origin story?

A. At West Coast Seeds, organic growing is at the heart of who we are. We offer a wide range of organic seeds, as well as organic live…

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