PACS Blog

Latest Posts

PACS Blog

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.

Latest Posts

July 7, 2025 - 1pm-2pm

 

COTA is hosting a member feedback webinar in order to discuss proposed changes that might affect your operations. At the webinar, proposed changes will be…

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…

June 19, 2025 - July 8, 2025

With the 60 day public comment period open on changes to the Canadian Organic Standards, the Organic Federation of Canada and other associations are holding sessions so…

May 30 - July 29

The public comment period for the 2025 draft of the Canadian Organic Standards has launched. For 60 days, operators and stakeholders are able to submit their thoughts to the…

Saturday, June 28 - 1-2:30 PM

Learn all about making compost from household scraps.

Located at the Terra Nova Red Barn

2631 Westminster Hwy

Richmond BC

 

For more…

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…

September 1 - 30

September is Organic Month, and we are celebrating! Canada's National Organic Month brings opportunities to focus on organic farming, food, and products. There are all kinds of…

Image by Chuttersnap

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 - Thursday November 27, 2025

BC Organic Conference is coming! This year, it is being held in Harrison Hot Springs.

Click this link to…

Canada-South Korea Organic Equivalency

Canada has had an equivalency arrangement with South Korea since October 31, 2023. This arrangement applies to processed organic products that have last been…

Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership

The Sustainable CAP is a five-year program that runs until March 31, 2028. This is a 3.5 billion dollar funding program that is cost-shared between…

Organic Certifying Partners:

BC Certified Organic logo EU logo Certified Organic British Columbia logo US Department of Agriculture logo