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It's almost time for planting fall gardens. Free summer seedling distribution days are coming to Victoria!
Crops included:
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With the slogan, "More Choice. More Control. More Canada," the government of Canada has released a new strategy designed to address food security across Canada. The goals contained in the strategy…
As of June 17, the European Parliament has adopted new regulations for New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). These changes shift some GMOs into different pathways with the result that some plants will no…
The Chef's House, 215 King Street East, Toronto
If you might find yourself in Toronto this September, why not attend the 2026 Organic Gala…
Recently published updates to the Canadian Organic Standards affect Greenhouse Vegetable Production, and the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Association is hosting…
(Technology Adoption Grants)
With the aim of supporting local entrepreneurs and small businesses in the Okanagan Valley, Prospera and Accelerate Kelowna have teamed up…
The IAF 30 has announced two different funding opportunities for 2026.
Climate Agri-Solutions Fund
The Climate Agri-Solution Fund helps with cost-shared funding for outreach,…
The European Union Packaging and Packaging Waste Reduction (PPWR) has now been adopted. Canadian companies exporting to the EU need to review the new standards and guides…
The Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA) has launched the 2026 Canadian Organic Market Report.
Developed by COTA, this report reveals that Canada's organic market has grown to $11.…
Canada's Organic Month celebrates organic food, farming, and products across the country. This year's events are still being compiled, but do include two online seminars:
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We wanted to provide you with a list of webinars from the OFC related to the updates to the Canadian Organic Standards (2026).
These webinars can be found in video format on YouTube. Just…
Nominations are now open for the Organic Leadership Awards. These awards celebrate excellence and innovation within the Canadian organic sector. These awards are hosted by COTA and will be…
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