IFOAM NA works to educate the general public, provide a forum to exchange ideas, engage in activities to advance organic agriculture & its principles in NA.
In today's announcement, @SecVilsack shared his excitement about "the climate benefits that accrue as a result of #organic production." NOC is thrilled that USDA is directing more resources to support existing & transitioning organic farmers. @USDA_AMS https://t.co/zXekJHbf82
Fed. Ag Ministers met recently to discuss the upcoming Ag policy framework for the next 5 years. Now is the time to talk about how organic production helps meet climate action targets. #CdnAg#CdnPoli
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Are you passionate about the North American food system? Excited to be apart of the global conversation on organics? Thrive writing newsletters & social media posts?
Then you might just be who we're looking for!
Apply today to be our new coordinator!
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An interview with one of our board members, Allison.
She discusses how the potential changes to GE seeds in Canada may affect organic farmers like her.
Just Label It.
Allison Squires, a Saskatchewan organic farmer, speaks out - Not labelling GM seeds will have a huge impact on organic farming
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Be @IFOAM_NA's new communications and collaboration coordinator! Working remotely, the coordinator will establish and maintain the IFOAM-NA web site and communications platforms, and broaden awareness of @IFOAMorganic's mission, standards and programs. https://t.co/kQBHnhBCUn
We're looking for a communications and collaboration wizard!
The ideal candidate will help build our organization's capacity and advance #organic agriculture and its principles across North America. #JobSearch#communications
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"Canada has now reached 8,000 certified #organic operators, a 54% growth since 2015. Our market is
among those showing the largest growth in the world and 2/3 of Canadians buy organic on a weekly basis."
- Tia Loftsgard
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"Le Canada a maintenant atteint 8 000... #organiques
Black farmers in the United States lost roughly $326 billion worth of acreage during the 20th century, according to the first study to quantify the present-day value of that loss. @Reuters https://t.co/Ib4tI1FWdE
Have you received your copy of Organic Science Canada? We'd love to see your magazine photos! Haven't received a copy? Send us a message and we would be happy to send you one!
Y'ALL! @braidingseedsfellowship applications are OPEN for 22-23! 10 spots are open for the fellowship and the program includes a $50,000 stipend for each participant. To apply: https://t.co/uvqshRphae If you have any questions, please contact: [email protected]
The Origin of Livestock final rule provides clear and uniform standards about how and when livestock may be transitioned to organic dairy production. See what’s changing: https://t.co/Hj6mWRwu9x
#organic#organicdairy