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How Will Rising Interest Rates Affect Organic Farms?
In the most recent edition of Farm Credit Canada’s weekly agriculture news update, OCO President Tom Manley was quoted on the challenge that a rise in interest rates will pose for farmers - especially organic farmers - in...
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Ontario Organic Day at Queen's Park
Join us! Ontario Organic Day at Queen’s Park is your chance to help promote the priorities of Ontario’s organic businesses. This year, we will be making a special announcement about future legislation that could...
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Organic groups call for Ontario regulations
John Greig covers the Canada Organic Trade Association’s recent State of Organics: Federal-Provincial-Territorial report in this article, released July 17th in Grainews. This piece does an especially good job of speculating as...
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Ontario lags behind on regulations for certifying organic food: report
In light of COTA’s release of their landmark State of Organics report, the Globe and Mail’s Miriam Katawazi reports on the issue of the lack of organic regulation in Ontario, and explains why this is an issue for those...
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National Report Calls Ontario Out for Lack of Organic Regulation
First Ever National Organic Sector Report Highlights Quebec’s Leadership While Ontario Lags Behind A new national report by the Canada Organic Trade Association identifies Ontario as the province with the most ground to gain in creating...
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Calling All Red Clover and Winter Wheat Managers
A University of Guelph research team led by Ralph Martin is investigating inter-cropping red clover with winter wheat in Ontario. The group is looking for individuals to complete surveys in order to increase knowledge about issues...
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OCO is Hiring an Executive Director (Part-Time)
Job Title: Executive Director Location: This position is open to candidates throughout Ontario but requires regular travel throughout Ontario and meetings in Toronto. Reports to: OCO’s Board of Directors/ Executive...
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New Certificate Replaces U of G's Organic Ag Major
On May 29, 2017, the University of Guelph announced that it is introducing a new certificate in organic agriculture that will be available to all undergraduate students in fall 2018, encouraging broader student enrollment in organic and...
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We're Hiring: Digital Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Duration: 6 month contract Salary: $35,000 - $42,000 prorated, pending experience Location: Open to candidates throughout Ontario, with preference given to those based in either Toronto or Guelph. This position is funded by Agriculture...
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OCO to Develop a Directory for the Ontario Organic Value Chain
It will soon be easier to find certified organic ingredients and inputs in Ontario. In 2017 the Organic Council of Ontario will develop a province-wide listing of organic producers, processors, and value chain members that will help...
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Toronto Star Features the Growing Market for Organics
On May 13th, the Toronto Star featured a special report on Organic Farming, in which The Organic Council of Ontario was mentioned, and our own Carolyn Young was quoted. The article, which was the paper’s latest addition to its...
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A New Ownership Model for Organic Businesses
By Sarah Chisholm Ryder, COG & and Laura Northey, OCO Employee ownership has long been an important business model in the organic and natural food sector. Cooperatively-owned and managed businesses can help ensure that...
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