Canadian Organic Growers

We envision a regenerative and resilient organic food and farming system across Canada.

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

A new report from the Organic Task Force finds that investing in organic agriculture will boost farm profitability, meet rising demand for organic food, diversify trade and deliver climate and biodiversity benefits.

Learn more: https://t.co/HAk9DSVlLl

[Manitoba Organics @ManitobaOrganic]

Curious about regenerative organic production?
Join MO & COG on August 6 at DeRuyck's Top of the Hill Farm in Treherne, MB for a full day of learning, networking, and on-farm demonstrations.
Register: https://t.co/edRR7NeUEd
Free event • Catered lunch • Registration required

[Manitoba Organics @ManitobaOrganic]

⏰ REMINDER ⏰
The deadline to apply for funding through our cost-share program is only one week away: June 30, 2026! Don't miss out on this opportunity to improve your soil health, improve biodiversity, and implement new on-farm projects. Learn more:
https://t.co/GCefKbJOZP

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

We encourage you to contact your MPs to express your concern about the termination of this program and advocate for continued organic research in Canada.⁠

Learn more:
https://t.co/m3U4ug30hu

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

The research plots of the Swift Current Organic and Regenerative Research Program have now been seeded over, ending nearly two decades of continuous organic research at Canada's only dedicated federal organic research program.⁠

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[Jeremy Patzer @jeremy_patzer]

The Liberal government axed Canada's only organic research program, located in Swift Current.

Instead of helping Saskatchewan feed Canada and the world, the Liberals keep cutting vital programs without thinking about the consequences.

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

This happened despite calls from farmers, scientists, industry organizations, & the House of Commons Agriculture Committee to preserve the program.⁠
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Watch this exchange from Question Period, where MP Jeremy Patzer raises concerns about the destruction of the research plots.⁠

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

Thank you @JohnBarlowMP for your continued leadership on this important issue and for inviting COG to voice our concerns over the closure of the Organic and Regenerative Research Program at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre.

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[John Barlow @JohnBarlowMP]

Science, research, and innovation are critical to Canada’s food security and food production.

Yet this Liberal government is dismantling the foundations of Canada’s ability to feed itself.

Today I stood with my Conservative colleagues and farm groups urging the Liberal Agriculture Minister to reverse the closure of research centres and experimental farms.

Closing seven sites will cause lasting damage to Canada’s agricultural research capacity and weaken food security and production.

It’s time for the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food to do the right thing, reverse these closures and stand up for Canada’s world-class agriculture sector.

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

Orgs from across Canada have sent a joint letter to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada expressing urgent concern regarding the planned closure of the Organic and Regenerative Research Program at the Swift Current Research and Development Centre: https://t.co/eEs5qXEIjD

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[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

"The Swift Current research centre, where the program is based, isn't being closed, meaning there are minimal overhead costs to the program, while the research costs rely on external grants."

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

Ottawa's plan to shutter farm research facilities, food safety lab draws Parliamentary rebuke

Read more:
https://t.co/i7V4ylhVqy

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[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

Beyond providing valuable research for Canada's $11-billion organic farming industry, many of the program's findings are being used by non-organic farmers across the country to reduce emissions, improve soil health and reduce their pesticide and fertilizer usage."

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

"The 19-year-old program funding organic and regenerative farming practices at Swift Current, Sask., is particularly important, said Katie Fettes, director of policy and research at the Canadian Organic Growers."

[Small Farm Canada @SmallFarmCanada]

Closure call-outs.

In the March/April issue of Small Farm Canada, we explore how @CanadianOrganic and the @OFC_organic are raising concerns over federal research closures and what it could mean for food security.

Do you think agricultural research should be better protected? 👇

#SmallFarm

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

... As well as many thanks 🙌 to @MartineHebertQc @MikeBarrettON @PatrickBWeiler @SenatorRobBlack @SeanCaseyLPC @seblemire @SoniaLiberal @SophieChatel1 @StevenBonkMP @Ted_Falk_ @TerryDowdall

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

On March 9th & 10th, organic farmers from across Canada gathered in Ottawa with Canadian Organic Growers (COG) for meetings with Members of Parliament, Senators & federal officials. Read the full recap of COG's Hill Days at https://t.co/Q8eh2TffZy
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[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

Many thanks 🙌 to all who took the time to meet with us including @CornwallHeath @ElectAlana @EngAslamRana @BradleyVis @brucefanjoy @chriswarkentin @ellisbross @MingarelliG @HelenaJaczek @JacquesGoudeMP @jeremy_patzer @MADandurand @MarnieMcB (continued...)

[Manitoba Organics @ManitobaOrganic]

Attention MB veggie growers! Interested in learning about organics? Marilyn from Almost Urban Vegetables, & Sophia from EcoCert will be presenting their respective experiences!
🗓️Mar 19, 6pm
📍Shrugging Doctor Beverage Company, 483 Berry St.
Learn more:
https://t.co/itNHGqNIBW

[The Hon. Dr. Helena Jaczek @HelenaJaczek]

This week, I met with the Canadian Organic Growers. They provide education, advocacy & leadership to help build an agricultural system that empowers farmers & consumers, enhances human health, builds community & mitigates climate change while increasing Canadian food sovereignty.

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

@HelenaJaczek Thank you for taking the time to have this meaningful conversation with us @HelenaJaczek 🙌

[Senator Rob Black, P. Ag. (Hon) @SenatorRobBlack]

Earlier this week, I met with Canadian Organic Growers to discuss the significant role that the organic sector can play in rural economic development, trade diversification, and environmental stewardship. Did you know that organic farming also supports healthy soils? Thank you for a great meeting! @CanadianOrganic @SenateCA

[Canadian Organic Growers @CanadianOrganic]

@SenatorRobBlack Thank you for having such a meaningful conversation with us @SenatorRobBlack 🙌