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Fall 2015

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  • Biodynamic Farm Story: Where Anna Dreams About Taking Summers Off
  • The Future of Farming is in Our Hands
  • Revision of the Canadian Organic Standards
  • Where Scientists and Farmers Converge: The Summerland Research and Development Centre
  • Cover Cropping Our Inner Landscape

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We have a big week coming up! Our Executive Dire We have a big week coming up! Our Executive Director, Eva-Lena Lang, will be at the @canadaorganictrade Organic Summit in Ottawa to take part in the many inspiring presentations, engaging talks, and networking opportunities focused on the organic market and scientific insights. And, Nic Walser, our Accreditation Board Director, will also be in Ottawa for a meeting of the CGSB Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture! Organic BC is a voting member of this committee and Nic will be there representing our organization (and our members). What is this Technical Committee, you ask? Well, it’s made up of organic experts from across the country and its task is to review and update the Canadian Organic Standards every 5 years. As part of this committee, Nic will cast votes on proposals to be added to the 2025 draft standards. Once the draft is complete and has received public comments, the committee will vote to approve the new, revised standard. If you want to get involved in the 2025 review of the Canadian Organic Standards, you can always take part in public consultations (sign up for updates via the Info-Bio newsletter at organicfederation.ca). And, you’re welcome to send comments to our info@ email to help us ensure our votes are aligned with the needs of our membership! #OrganicSummit2024 #Sommetbio2024
So many great connections made at today's regional So many great connections made at today's regional gathering in Armstrong, not to mention engaging conversations, opportunities for learning (like the soil health and assessment workshop with Emma Holmes, Organic Industry Specialist, and Lindsay Benbow, Regional Agrologist), and delicious eats from @freshvalleyfarms. Thanks to @smallscalemeat for co-hosting. Until next time! #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #organicbc
Our Okanagan regional gathering in Armstrong, whic Our Okanagan regional gathering in Armstrong, which we're co-hosting with @smallscalemeat, is underway! Right now, our panelists are speaking to cover cropping in orchards, mixed veggies and mixed livestock. More to come! #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #bcorganic #covercropping
On Nov. 6th, join Organic BC and @smallscalemeat f On Nov. 6th, join Organic BC and @smallscalemeat for a few hours of learning and socializing at @freshvalleyfarms in Armstrong! There are so many great sessions to look forward to, including a panel on Successfully Integrating Cover Crops Into Your Production System. This panel will feature farmers from three different production systems on the tools, strategies and seed sources they've used to successfully integrate cover cropping into their operations. Panelists: 🌱 Steve Meggait, @freshvalleyfarms (Pastured Livestock, Hay) 🌱 Sarah Martel, @4elementsfarm (Market Veggies) 🌱 Molly Thurston, @claremontranch (Tree Fruit) Plus, breakout sessions, food truck and farm tour (weather permitting)! This event is free and open to anyone interested, but registration is required. Save your spot at organicbc.org/events or hit the link in our bio! Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). #AgClimateSolutions @cdn_agriculture
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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 have a big week coming up! Our Executive Dire We have a big week coming up! Our Executive Director, Eva-Lena Lang, will be at the @canadaorganictrade Organic Summit in Ottawa to take part in the many inspiring presentations, engaging talks, and networking opportunities focused on the organic market and scientific insights. And, Nic Walser, our Accreditation Board Director, will also be in Ottawa for a meeting of the CGSB Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture! Organic BC is a voting member of this committee and Nic will be there representing our organization (and our members). What is this Technical Committee, you ask? Well, it’s made up of organic experts from across the country and its task is to review and update the Canadian Organic Standards every 5 years. As part of this committee, Nic will cast votes on proposals to be added to the 2025 draft standards. Once the draft is complete and has received public comments, the committee will vote to approve the new, revised standard. If you want to get involved in the 2025 review of the Canadian Organic Standards, you can always take part in public consultations (sign up for updates via the Info-Bio newsletter at organicfederation.ca). And, you’re welcome to send comments to our info@ email to help us ensure our votes are aligned with the needs of our membership! #OrganicSummit2024 #Sommetbio2024
So many great connections made at today's regional So many great connections made at today's regional gathering in Armstrong, not to mention engaging conversations, opportunities for learning (like the soil health and assessment workshop with Emma Holmes, Organic Industry Specialist, and Lindsay Benbow, Regional Agrologist), and delicious eats from @freshvalleyfarms. Thanks to @smallscalemeat for co-hosting. Until next time! #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #organicbc
Our Okanagan regional gathering in Armstrong, whic Our Okanagan regional gathering in Armstrong, which we're co-hosting with @smallscalemeat, is underway! Right now, our panelists are speaking to cover cropping in orchards, mixed veggies and mixed livestock. More to come! #thisisorganicbc #organicbc #bcorganic #covercropping
On Nov. 6th, join Organic BC and @smallscalemeat f On Nov. 6th, join Organic BC and @smallscalemeat for a few hours of learning and socializing at @freshvalleyfarms in Armstrong! There are so many great sessions to look forward to, including a panel on Successfully Integrating Cover Crops Into Your Production System. This panel will feature farmers from three different production systems on the tools, strategies and seed sources they've used to successfully integrate cover cropping into their operations. Panelists: 🌱 Steve Meggait, @freshvalleyfarms (Pastured Livestock, Hay) 🌱 Sarah Martel, @4elementsfarm (Market Veggies) 🌱 Molly Thurston, @claremontranch (Tree Fruit) Plus, breakout sessions, food truck and farm tour (weather permitting)! This event is free and open to anyone interested, but registration is required. Save your spot at organicbc.org/events or hit the link in our bio! Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS) – On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF). #AgClimateSolutions @cdn_agriculture
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Thank you @DaveEppCKL for taking the time to meet with the organic sector and for discussing organic priorities! 🌱 #cotaparliamentday2024

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Thank you to all who lobbied with us at Parliament Hill yesterday! We are grateful for this passionate sector and for the chance to connect with MPs on the sectors’ priorities! 🌱 #cotaparliamentday2024

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Now open: @BCFarmersMarket Mary Forstbauer Grant! $500 for BC farmers, for the implementation of a new initiative on their farm, and can be put towards supplies, training, and more. Learn more and apply now: https://bcfarmersmarket.org/for-markets-vendors/programs-campaigns/mary-forstbauer-grant

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