Sustainability

May 10, 2022

It’s Only Fair: Joining the Fairtrade movement this month

Around the world, many small-scale farmers and workers live on […]
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 23, 2022

Canada’s First Organic Campus at Acadia University

A small Eastern Canadian campus with an enormous sustainable heart, Acadia was eager to host the launch as the first university enrolled in the program, it marked the start of their official campaign to becoming an ‘Organic Campus’ and adding the designation to their already long list of sustainable achievements.
March 17, 2022

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

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!
August 27, 2021

Organic Week 2021 Canada’s Largest Celebration of Organic is on the Way

Organic farming and food are a vital part of the […]
January 27, 2021

How to Keep Innovating and Improving the Organic World

Arran Stephens is a Canadian entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist.He is co-founder of Nature's Path, a leading manufacturer of organic foods. He is regarded as a pioneer in the food industry and has received numerous acknowledgments for his work promoting sustainable agriculture, organics, and opposition to genetic food modification.
November 25, 2020

Organic Summit: Climate Change & Organic Solutions

From November 16th to 20th, COTA held our annual Organic […]
October 28, 2020

The Proposal to Legalize Contamination from Unapproved GMOs: Low Level Presence

Written by Guest Contributor Lucy Sharratt, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network […]