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We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to our 2025 BC Organic Conference keynote speaker lineup, Paul Holmbeck, who will be joining us virtually.

Paul has over two decades of executive leadership at Organic Denmark, is a member of the World Board at @ifoamorganics and has a long history of political strategy, advocacy and market initiatives ranging from grassroots to global.

Learn more about Paul and our in-person keynotes, Jacob Beaton, Gillian Flies and Brent Preston, at conference.organicbc.org/presenters

Early-bird registration will open in July--we hope to see you on Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs!

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📣 Front page news! Thanks to Country Life in BC 📣 Front page news! Thanks to Country Life in BC for featuring the exciting changes here at Organic BC! 📣

Our new, voluntary membership is open to everyone, from organic farms/businesses and organic certification bodies to advocates and eaters who believe in organic, regenerative farming and food.

To keep Organic BC farmer-led (as we’ve always been!), certified and transitional organic operator members have voting privileges. But, every member brings something valuable: perspective, ideas, energy, and a shared commitment to fueling real change!

Joining Organic BC means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven community working to grow a thriving food and farming system rooted in organic principles and practices —for the land, for our health, and for future generations.

Become a member today: organicbc.org/membership

#thisisorganicbc #organicbc #organic #membership
The public comment period for the 2025 draft of th The public comment period for the 2025 draft of the Canadian Organic Standards has begun!

All operators and stakeholders have until July 29, 2025 to submit their comments.

New this year: To help operators and stakeholders assess and comment on the proposed modifications to the COS, the Organic Federation of Canada has created a guide that presents the justification behind each proposed change.

Find everything you need to understand the drafts and submit your comments on our website (or hit the link in our bio!) → organicbc.org/2025-cos

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The work that organic farmers are doing to make ou The work that organic farmers are doing to make our food system more sustainable has never been more vital. But, BC's organic farmers and processors have never been fully united under one umbrella organization—until now.

Organic BC has gone through some big changes that will allow our sector to work together to grow a resilient, organic, and regenerative food system in British Columbia!

Will you join us? Become a member of the new Organic BC! 👉 organicbc.org/membership

#thisisorganicbc #organicbc #membership #organic #regenerative
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thisisorganicbc

As part of a larger movement working towards a healthy world, we co-create a more sustainable, diverse and resilient food system.
#thisisorganicbc

Organic BC
We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to We're thrilled to announce the newest addition to our 2025 BC Organic Conference keynote speaker lineup, Paul Holmbeck, who will be joining us virtually.

Paul has over two decades of executive leadership at Organic Denmark, is a member of the World Board at @ifoamorganics and has a long history of political strategy, advocacy and market initiatives ranging from grassroots to global.

Learn more about Paul and our in-person keynotes, Jacob Beaton, Gillian Flies and Brent Preston, at conference.organicbc.org/presenters

Early-bird registration will open in July--we hope to see you on Nov 25 - 27 in Harrison Hot Springs!

#bcorganic2025 #thisisorganicbc #bcorganicconference
📣 Front page news! Thanks to Country Life in BC 📣 Front page news! Thanks to Country Life in BC for featuring the exciting changes here at Organic BC! 📣

Our new, voluntary membership is open to everyone, from organic farms/businesses and organic certification bodies to advocates and eaters who believe in organic, regenerative farming and food.

To keep Organic BC farmer-led (as we’ve always been!), certified and transitional organic operator members have voting privileges. But, every member brings something valuable: perspective, ideas, energy, and a shared commitment to fueling real change!

Joining Organic BC means becoming part of a passionate, purpose-driven community working to grow a thriving food and farming system rooted in organic principles and practices —for the land, for our health, and for future generations.

Become a member today: organicbc.org/membership

#thisisorganicbc #organicbc #organic #membership
The public comment period for the 2025 draft of th The public comment period for the 2025 draft of the Canadian Organic Standards has begun!

All operators and stakeholders have until July 29, 2025 to submit their comments.

New this year: To help operators and stakeholders assess and comment on the proposed modifications to the COS, the Organic Federation of Canada has created a guide that presents the justification behind each proposed change.

Find everything you need to understand the drafts and submit your comments on our website (or hit the link in our bio!) → organicbc.org/2025-cos

#canadianorganicstandards #canadaorganic #organicstandards #organic
The work that organic farmers are doing to make ou The work that organic farmers are doing to make our food system more sustainable has never been more vital. But, BC's organic farmers and processors have never been fully united under one umbrella organization—until now.

Organic BC has gone through some big changes that will allow our sector to work together to grow a resilient, organic, and regenerative food system in British Columbia!

Will you join us? Become a member of the new Organic BC! 👉 organicbc.org/membership

#thisisorganicbc #organicbc #membership #organic #regenerative
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🎉Organic BC has gone through some big changes that will allow our sector to work together to grow a resilient, organic, and regenerative food system in British Columbia! 🎉

Will you join us? Become a member of the new Organic BC! 👉 http://organicbc.org/membership

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Grow with us! Our membership is now open to all. Whether you're planting seeds or supporting those who do, your membership helps create lasting change.

👉 Learn more and join us: http://organicbc.org/membership

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Looking for a fantastic opportunity to connect with organic and regenerative farmers of all commodities from across British Columbia? Be a part of the 2025 BC Organic Conference Trade Show, happening on November 26th in Harrison Hot Springs!

→ http://conference.organicbc.org/tradeshow

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