Policy

Canadian Organic Standards Review Consultation & Update

Canadian Organic Standards Review Consultation & Update

For the past several months, members of the organic sector including producers, certification inspectors, and industry experts have been discussing...

Bioengineered label features a sun and field graphic

USDA Final Ruling on GMO Disclosure

Late last year, the USDA released its final rule establishing mandatory disclosure of bioengineered food, also known as genetically modified...

Ontario could take notes from other provinces’ organic regulations

Better Farming mentions Bill 153, the Organic Products Act in an online article to discuss how Ontario can learn from...

Supporting small-scale organic producers in Ontario

This fall, the Ontario legislature is considering a bill that would regulate use of the term “organic” in the province....

Organic Council Asks for Funding Parity

On behalf of the OCO membership, the OCO board developed a pre-budget submission as part of the provincial government’s budget...