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.
Appreciating Biodiversity Through a Strong Organic Standard
by Dr. Andrew Hammermeister, Director
Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada, Dalhousie University
ES Cropconsult supports the organic approach to horticulture and contributes to the Organic Cluster’s research on integrated pest management for wireworm.
Cover crops in organic vineyards provide essential services such as water infiltration, carbon sequestration, soil nutrient supply, weed and pest suppression, and marketing opportunities.
COS 2020 Roosting requirements. The requirements for roosting vary depending on the age of the birds and whether they are housed in a single or multi-tier rearing housing system.
Kimberley Schneider and Henry Wilson are conducting research on the use of struvite derived from wastewater to address phosphorus deficiency in organic soils.
Annie LĂ©vesque of Abri VĂ©gĂ©tal at the farmers market in Compton, QC. (Submitted photo) By Joannie D’Amours, PhD Student, Dalhousie University Organic greenhouse operators want to optimize use of light, energy and natural resources for four-season vegetable
Organic agricultural standards: Information on the National Standard of Canada â Organic Production Systems, and the requirements for obtaining organic certification.
By Frank Larney, Haley Catton, Charles Geddes, Newton Lupway, Tom Forge, Reynald Lemke, and Bobbi Helgason Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada; Lethbridge, AB;Â Summerland, B;Â Saskatoon, SK;Â Dept. of Soil Science, Univ. of Saskatchewan The control cover crop
This issue focuses on pest management strategies in organic agriculture, from biocontrol agents to using plant-based pesticides as key tools in organic production systems.
OFC is excited to share some of our success stories from OSC research activities
Pollinators improve ecosystems. Jason Gibbs looks at how strips of flowers along the edges of field crops can influence their abundance and diversity.
