About Canadian Organic Growers
COG provides education, advocacy and leadership to help build an agricultural system that empowers farmers and consumers, enhances human health, builds community and mitigates climate change while increasing Canadian food sovereignty.
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News
The Organic and Regenerative Research Program in Swift Current, Sask., led by Myriam Fernandez, was a casualty of the federal agriculture cuts announced in January 2026.
Canadian Organic Growers and the Organic Federation of Canada are alarmed by Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada’s (AAFC) decision to eliminate researchers and staff, close research facilities, and wind down key research programs working towards new food safety, security, and production growth innovations.
There are lots of great organic/regenerative/ecological events happening this February, and we are excited to share them here. We hope you have fun at an ag event online or near you this month!
We will be accepting applications to join our Board of Directors until March 10th, 2026. Find out more information about our Board of Directors and how to apply.
Regen Reads is COG’s monthly regenerative agriculture reading list. Our newest Regen Reads recommendation is “Managing Pasture” by Dale Strickler.
In the summer of 2025, the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program was in full swing across the fields of participating Prairie farmers. Early in the morning one day in late July, ROO Program Coordinator Alia headed to Stenen, SK to visit Wayne at WWR Omelchuk Farms.
Events
This 90-minute workshop explores some potential applications of AI tools for small farm operations, from agronomic planning to business management. Drawing from practical examples and hands-on farming experience, Crooked Farmz in Toronto, ON will suggest how AI can expand capacity beyond what a sole proprietor or small-scale farmer could accomplish alone.
Bin-run seed, the portion of the crop that farmers save for next year’s planting, remains an important part of most farm operations, but there’s a lot more to the story of where our field crop seed comes from! In this webinar, turn your attention to field crops— like oats, dry-beans, and forages —to ask the question: Where do our seeds come from?
Join Meghan (Central-North Land Matcher) to learn how you can access land for farming or make your land available to a farmer. Meghan will explain how sharing land can be mutually beneficial for farmers and landholders, as well as highlight best practices, relevant regulations and considerations, and tips for building and maintaining a successful land sharing relationship.
Become a Member
For over 50 years, COG has been driven by the knowledge, expertise and passion of its members. By joining or renewing your membership with COG, you connect with our incredible national community of organic, regenerative, and ecological farmers and supporters!
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