The COABC is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation in BC and is working hard to determine the impacts, stay on top of the latest information and keep the organic sector informed. Below is a list of resources that will be updated frequently. If you have a resource to add, please get in touch with communications@certifiedorganic.bc.ca.… Keep Reading
Each year, we present members of BC’s organic community community with the following awards: The Bedrock Award: Created in 2019, its purpose is to honour a person or persons for their contributions towards the foundation of organics. The Brad Reid Award: A long-standing award that honours an innovative leader who has strengthened the organic community… Keep Reading
iCertify, COABC’s online organic certification system, is now ready for 2021 applications and renewals. Please contact your local certification body directly to confirm if they are using iCertify. The system has been updated with the new organic standards and also includes an exciting new feature – a searchable database of products that have already been… Keep Reading
On Dec. 11th, 2020, the federal government announced a strengthened climate plan: A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy. This plan, which continues to build on the 2016 Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change, includes several measures aimed at reducing agricultural emissions: Investing up to $631 million over 10 years to work with… Keep Reading
As a part of the economic recovery from COVID-19, the Ministry of Agriculture has developed a new pilot called the Small Farm Business Acceleration Program to support the growth of small and new farm businesses through: Improving the business planning skills of small and new farmers by supporting business plan coaching; and Accelerating the revenue growth… Keep Reading
There are some pretty big things happening at the COABC right now, including a brand new website! We’re busy putting together a fresh, collaborative space that will engage BC’s organic sector on all levels, from producer to consumer, and will provide better support through improved tools, information and resources. And that’s where you come in:… Keep Reading
Vernon, BC [Sept. 2, 2020] – In early 2021, the voice of British Columbia’s organic sector will have a stronger digital presence and a refreshed look. The Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC) received $60,565 in funding from the Governments of Canada and British Columbia to be put towards the enhancement of online tools… Keep Reading
Corinne Impey Tucked into the wilderness of the Fraser River Canyon, water flows from a glacial-fed creek on Ashala Daniel’s off-grid five-acre organic farm, Solstedt Organics. Living with a palpable link to the land, Ashala applies low-energy practices and sustainable farming techniques that minimize the dependence on machinery in the garden. She has fruit trees… Keep Reading
In addition to our very exciting website build and brand refresh, we’ve changed our email server, which has impacted our mailing lists. Internal lists Since the server switch, some emails have been ending up in users’ spam folders. We’ve sent emails to all of the lists—please check all of your folders and either re-add the… Keep Reading
As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, the COABC office has decided to take precautionary measures to protect our employees and our community. The COABC office will move to a ‘work at home’ scenario for employees to implement recommendations regarding social distancing. Doctors are recommending that anyone able to work from home, should. By Wednesday,… Keep Reading
