Knowledge Archives

July 11, 2023

Showcasing and Trailing Regional Seed for Seed Security in Canada

Biodiversity, locally available and regionally adapted seed are key to resiliency on organic farms. In this month's edition, Steph Hughes explores the story behind organic seeds and The Bauta Family Initiative on Canadian Seed Security.

June 6, 2023

Coping with Farming Stress: Research Findings

May is Mental Health Awareness Month in Canada. Covid has highlighted the importance of good mental health and its impact on our physical well-being. In this month’s issue of BuzzBuilder, learn what researchers discovered about stressors on farmers and their coping strategies.

April 27, 2023

Sacred Ecology

“Green is not a paint, it is a process.” - Dr. Vandana Shiva

April 12, 2023

Women in Organic

Farmer. Farm wife. Farmher. The title and role of women in farming has been defined and redefined, as women have struggled to assert their rights as people and claim their rightful dues in the respect accorded to the work of producing the food that nourishes us.

February 22, 2023

Innovation: Organic Agriculture

In celebration of Canada’s Agriculture Day 2023

December 22, 2022

Perspectives from an Organic Sector Specialist

Perspectives from an Organic Sector Specialist with Chris Dickie!

April 7, 2022

IFOAM Year of Organics 2022

Founded in 1972, IFOAM - Organics International is a membership-based organisation working to bring true sustainability to agriculture across the globe. Help IFOAM - Organics International raise awareness of initiatives worldwide seeking to protect our planet and empower organic farmers and their families!

March 17, 2022

Organic agriculture is built on four main principles: Health, Ecology, Care, and Fairness.

March 10, 2022

21 Reasons to Choose Organic

Beyond the farm, the organic standards apply to the preparing, handling, packaging, and transportation of organic products. This includes rules regarding ingredients; processing aids; cleaning, disinfecting and sanitizing; substances for pest control; segregation from non-organic products during handling, transportation and storage; and, much more. Choosing organic food and products helps produce healthy food for all. Here are 21 reasons to make the change and start choosing organic!