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Pelee Island Trip 2008

Pelee Island Trip 2008

Welcome to the web page of Canadian Organic Growers – Toronto/GTA.
 
We’re here to inform and engage people about the benefits of eating and growing organic food and to encourage the support of local, organic farmers, processors and retailers.
 
With the help of dedicated volunteers, we organize workshops, conferences, newsletters, farm visits and other events.

In addition to the information below, check out our blog at http://cogtoronto.wordpress.com/

We look forward to meeting you at any of our events and welcome your input and participation.

 

Table of Contents

Announcements and Events

Past Cog Conferences

Events Calendar

Consumer FAQ's

Newsletters

Open Land Inventory (work in progress)

Organic Directory

Video Gallery

Volunteer Opportunities 

Contact Us (I mean it, we'd love to hear from you!)

 

 


Announcements and Events!

Farm Visit - Heartwood Farm
 
Heartwood Goats

Val Steinmann will be welcoming us to Heartwood Farm.  In addition to a CSA providing fresh, local produce in the Guelph area, her farm has a sugar bush and mixed livestock.  She is looking forward to sharing the story of her farm with us and the challenges and delights of running a small family farm in Ontario.
 
Saturday, June 20
 
mid-morning to mid-afternoon
 
1 hour northwest of Toronto near Acton, ON
 
Cost: suggested donation $15 per adult, kids free
 
Car pooling can be arranged.  Bring a picnic lunch.
 
RSVP required as space is limited - torontochapter@cog.ca

Growing For Nourishment and Nourishing the Future Conference 2009

Sat, February 21, 2009 - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - 89 Chestnut St Conference Centre

If you care about

- the foods you eat

- how visionary farmers grow quality food

- the larger benefits of being organic

then this conference is for you!

Times are changing and the momentum for action is in full swing.  It's time to accept the science and the benefits of organic food and it's time to act on what we know!

To help things along, COG Toronto is hosting this one day conference on Sat, Feb 21, 2009 from 9 am to 5:00 pm.  Visit the conference website for more information and to register.

 

How Can We Make This Site More Useful to You?

Your thoughts and ideas matter! What can we do to help you be more informed?  What questions do you want answered on this page or site?  What needs to be more clear?  Do you think we need a blog? 

SEND us your three cents at torontochapter@cog.ca! or POST your thoughts on the BLOG!



Organic Directory 2008

 

NEW!!

Updated Oct 2008.

Available here as a free download (doc).


Consumer FAQ's

WHAT'S ORGANIC MEAN?  (click here for an explanation and see the FAQs - better yet, watch this funny video or this more serious video on GMOs (which organic is definitely not about) - pass judgment for yourself)

These handouts have been developed for the Toronto consumer interested in learning more about organic and local food issues:

12 Reasons to Buy Organic (pdf)

Certification Your Guarantee (pdf)

Local & Organic (pdf)

What is Organic Agriculture? (pdf)

Fast & Slow Composting (pdf)

Organic Lawn Care (pdf)

Organic Vegetable Garden (pdf)

Transition to Organic (pdf)

What are GMOs (pdf)

Do you need more information?  Well let us give you some hints of where to look because that's how much we respect your right to know! 

About Organic

Where to Buy Organic

Benefits of Organics (our parent is still working on this one)

Organic Quick Facts

Soil Association FAQs

Sustainable Table's "The Issues"

Enviroblog

20 Ways to Green Your Fork (Next Earth Day) (for amusement)


Volunteer Opportunities

The Toronto Chapter of COG exists thanks to the volunteer efforts of our members. All our activities are initiated, planned, promoted and run by volunteers. Our on-going activities consist of 6-8 events during the course of a year which can be workshops, lectures, visits and tours. We also attend a number of trade shows, like Total Health and Whole Life Expo, to promote organic food and agriculture. In addition, we have ad hoc projects, such as an organic conference, an organic directory for Toronto, and an organic database. We are always open to new initiatives. If you are passionate about something in the organic sector, and have an idea you'd like to see made real, we'd love to hear from you! 

Email us at torontochapter@cog.ca or check out the blog for the latest opportunities.

Get in on the ACTION!  (Click the link to the left for more details! )


COG Toronto Newsletters

November 2008 (pdf)

July 2008 (pdf)

April 2008 (pdf)

January 2008 (pdf)

September 2007 (pdf)

June 2007 (pdf)

March 2007 (pdf)

September 2006 (pdf)

May 2006 (pdf)

February 2006 (pdf)


Contact the Chapter!

For more information contact: torontochapter@cog.ca

Contact the webmaster.

 

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