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November 26, 2025

The Rights of Nature, An Idea Whose Time Has Come

People who grow or support organic food care about soil conservation, biodiversity, ecological balance and environmental sustainability - in other words - nature. So it is not surprising that many support the rights of nature, a dramatic global development that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres calls the fastest growing legal movement of the twenty-first century. 
October 17, 2025

World Food Day: COTA Members and Second Harvest Feed Communities

Globally, the need for action on food security is urgent. In Canada, 1 in 4 people face hunger — the highest level ever recorded. In advance of World Food Day, taking place on October 16, 2025, UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted that the tools, knowledge and resources exist to end hunger, but what is needed most is unity: solidarity across borders, sectors and communities.
June 25, 2025

Growing Resilience Together: The Power of Partnership in the ROO Regenerative Organic Oats Program

In 2021, as drought conditions devastated crops across Canada, organic farmers faced yet another reminder that they are on the front lines of climate change. Out of that hardship came a powerful idea: What if the organic industry could come together—not in competition, but in collaboration—to strengthen organic supply chains and support the farmers who feed us? This question laid the foundation for the Regenerative Organic Oats (ROO) program, a farmer-centered initiative designed to build resilience, adaptability, and innovation into the future of regenerative organic agriculture. 
April 24, 2025

Organic Featured in Federal Agriculture Leaders Debates

During Election 2025, two Agricultural Leaders Debates, one hosted by the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA) and the other by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), highlighted agriculture’s vital role in Canada’s economy and communities—contributing 1 in 9 jobs and playing a central role in food security, trade, and climate resilience.
April 22, 2025

Protecting the Planet Starts in the Soil

Each year, Earth Day reminds us that the health of our planet begins with the choices we make — not just what we consume, but how it’s produced. One of the most impactful, often overlooked solutions starts right beneath our feet: the soil. Organic farming is more than a food trend — it’s a proven approach to restoring soil, protecting biodiversity, and reducing our environmental footprint. Whether you're a conscious consumer or a business invested in sustainability, choosing organic is a step toward protecting the planet from the ground up.