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Bringing together all the key players in Canada's organic industry to ensure excellent standards and regulations that stimulate the growth of Canada's organic sector, which is good for the environment, the consumer, family farms and rural communities.

Of particular interest

Date: April 23, 2013
Titre: InfoBio April 2013
accroche:
  • The News about the Canadian Organic Standards
  • Antimicrobial resistance is on the increase, confirms Quebec Ministry of Agriculture
  • Organic agriculture promoted in Quebec newspapers
  • The Organic Science Cluster II proposal has been submitted
  • Larry Black celebrates a century of farming with his family
  • Flies raised on diets made from organically grown produce had greater fertility and longevity
  • Day of Action to Stop GM Alfalfa, April 9, is a great success        To read more, click here...
Date: March 25, 2013
Titre: Questions and Answers Regarding National Standards for Organic Agriculture
accroche:

 

Does any use of a prohibited substance within 3000 meters of an apiary automatically disqualify the honey from achieving compliance with the Standard?

 

Can stevia be used as a sweetener in organic products? Is non-organic stevia admissible under the 5% non-organic ingredients rule?

 

Does the Standard require that processing aids in the production of non-organic ingredients be listed on Table 6.6 PSL?

 

Click here to consult the proposed answers to the various questions raised by organic stakeholders, regarding the National Standards for Organic Agriculture.

 

The proposed responses are subject to a 60 day comment period starting March 25th to May 24th    2013. All comments regarding these answers should be sent to OPR.RPB@inspection.gc.ca

 

Archives - Final Questions and Answers
All final questions and answers are posted on OFC website (as pdf).

Date: March 11, 2013
Titre: The GMO File
accroche:

An Interview with Gilles-Éric Séralini

Transparency, transparency, transparency:

Séralini pleads for long-term studies to be done with livestock as the GMO effects that were obvious in rats after two years may only be observable after two decades in cattle. To read the full interview, click here.

Date: February 15, 2013
Titre: InfoBio February 2013
accroche:
  • OFC AGM in Vernon - An organic meeting for organic people
  • The Acvitivty Reports of OFC Members - click
  • The COABC commemorates its 20th anniversary
  • Organic Alberta is holding its conference February 26 & 27 at Olds College, Olds, Ab.
  • Standards Interpretation Committee - Current Q&As under comment period

Click here to read InfoBio

 

Date: January 25, 2013
Titre: InfoBio January 2013
accroche:
  • Organic Conferences’ season
  • The Guelph Organic Conference and Expo: The "mid-winter organic experience."
  • OFC AGM in BC February 22nd 2013
  • Cornstalks Everywhere But Nothing Else, Not Even A Bee
  • Soon on your food label: “Ingredients: a little quantity of non-approved GMOs in Canada”

And more to read on InfoBio January 2013

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Canadian Organic Inputs Directory

OrganicInputs.ca

OFC has launched the Canadian Organic Inputs Directory (COID).

Visit the site now and give it a try!

Manufacturers of inputs suitable for organic agriculture can contact us to find out how to get their product listed.

The Canadian Organic Input Directory is being administered by Peppersoft Inc.

(A French version of the site is coming soon)

On our blog

Date: September 28, 2012
Title: PROTECT ORGANIC AGRICULTURE
Body:
How to Prevent and Manage
GMO Contamination Risks

Today, the OFC invites you to voice your concerns and share your opinions about how to prevent and manage GMO contamination risks.

 

Do you have GMO contamination issues or concerns on your own organic operation? What would help you prevent and mitigate GMO contamination?
The OFC Blog is ready to collect your thoughts.

 

 

Let us know what you think should be the next step taken to help protect the integrity of organic products and Canada’s pristine natural environments!

http://ofcfbc.wordpress.com/
Date: August 17, 2011
Title: No Intraprovincial Organic Regulations in Canada: what is the impact on the development of the Canadian organic sector?
Body:

The Canadian Organic Products Regulations (OPR) were implemented in June 2009 but they do not cover organic products produced and sold within the same province.  The province of Quebec is the only province where the intraprovincial organic market is strictly regulated.

What is the impact of not having organic products regulated and certified in local markets? Does it reduce consumer confidence in the organic designation, or can it have an impact on the value of the organic premium? Visit OFC Blog to let us know your opinion!

http://ofcfbc.wordpress.com/
Date: April 7, 2011
Title: The impact of GE alfalfa on organic production
Body:

Genetically modified (GM) alfalfa has been approved for planting in the US and is one step away from being sold as seed in Canada. Please describe on OFC Blog what would be the impact of the introduction of GM alfalfa on your farming operations?

OFC Blog on GE Alfalfa
Date: April 28, 2010
Title: Organic Grain-Forage Rations in Fattening Phase of Slaughter Animals
Body:

Issue your comment on the feeding of slaughter animals in fattening phase.

http://ofcfbc.wordpress.com/2010/03/16/slaughter-animals-organic-grain-forage-ra...
Date: April 8, 2010
Title: Parallel production
Body:

Are you in favor of parallel production? Should Canada be more flexible on the issue of parallel production? If it were allowed, could parallel production be managed without compromising organic integrity? Leave your comment on OFC's blog.

Parallel production
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