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The OSC4 team has started preparing the proposal for the fourth Organic Cluster. It goes without saying that preparing a cluster is a complex process.

Appreciating Biodiversity Through a Strong Organic Standard
by Dr. Andrew Hammermeister, Director
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, Dalhousie University

Though organic agriculture is sustainable and resilient, the Canadian organic sector is underfunded. We need our Canadian government to provide permanent funding for the review of the Canadian Organic Standard.

The Organic Science Cluster 3 research is exploring welfare friendly alternative to surgical castration for organic pigs, one of the many challenges facing livestock producers.

One year has passed since the publication of the 2020 version of the Canadian Organic Standards (COS) in December 2020.

Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) are proposing to exempt many new genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) foods and seeds from regulation.

Season’s Greetings! Another year is coming to a close, and despite the uncertain times we are living in, organic producers are still paving the way to a more sustainable future.

A collection of updates from Canada’s organic sector, including agricultural policy priorities and consultations.

Dubois Agrinovation designs a greenhouse shelter and anti-insect nets to protect small fruit crops in organic production.

Prairie Heritage Seeds Organics are one of the pioneering organic grain producers in Western Canada. They confirm that the link between organic research and organic production is essential.

Fruit d’Or supports research to value the use of organic cranberry residues for chicken welfare. Also announcing Organic Week and a call for a Canadian Organic Program.

ES Cropconsult supports the organic approach to horticulture and contributes to the Organic Cluster’s research on integrated pest management for wireworm.