Today at the University of Guelph in the Engineering Atrium, our Executive Director Erica Shelley will join a panel at the Canadian Food Engineering Conference to discuss Plant Protein Foods in Canada from the Organic perspective!
Stop by to listen in on this valuable discussion!
https://cfeconference.ca/
We've rescheduled!
On May 12, join us for a quick intro to AskAgriWise our new platform connecting the public with trusted, science-based info on farming and food.
Hear from Purpose Analytics & Ontario Organic's Executive Director Dr. Erica Shelley, explore the platform, and learn what’s next.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | 1–2 PM
Register at the link in our bio!
Every Farm Counts. Make Yours Part of the Story. 🐮🌿
The 2026 Census of Agriculture is underway—and it’s one of the most important ways farmers can shape the future of agriculture in Canada.
When you take a few minutes to complete the census, you’re doing more than filling out a form. You’re helping ensure that farmers have a voice in the decisions that affect their operations.
Complete the 2026 Census of Agriculture: https://bit.ly/4f7xrxF
The second instalment of the Grain Growers Meet Up is all about Planting Corn & Soybean. 🌽
Join Phil Oegema, Greg Dineen, & Dean Martin for a lively discussion this MONDAY on Zoom!
This is your chance to connect directly with the people who grow our food, hear about the realities of farming today, and learn what inspires them to keep cultivating a sustainable future.
Register here: https://bit.ly/3RaFn7
Join us next week for the first of the Tools & Farm Solutions series.
This time we'll be joined by Jon Gingerich (Schlegel Poultry) and Le Luong (@nugrowthbio ) to talk about What Farmers Are Asking For.
Here are the details:
Date: May 4th, 2026
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Zoom
Register now at the link in our bio!
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🌱 Welcome @environizehocl as Ontario Organic’s New Impact Partner!
They’re contributing 0.1% of their earnings to support the growth of organic in Ontario, helping build trust, connect farmers with consumers, and make organic knowledge more accessible.
Environize is a leading Canadian producer of pure hypochlorous acid (HOCl): a naturally derived, non-toxic disinfectant made from water, salt, and electricity.
Their products are designed to be safe, effective, and environmentally responsible, offering an alternative to conventional chemical cleaners.
Thanks to Environize, Ontario Organic can continue to connect farmers, communities, and consumers across Ontario.
https://environize.ca/
UPDATE: RESCHEDULING, NEW DATE/TIME TBD
🌱 Next week, join us for a quick intro to AskAgriWise our new platform connecting the public with trusted, science-based info on farming and food.
Hear from Purpose Analytics & Ontario Organic's Executive Director Dr. Erica Shelley, explore the platform, and learn what’s next.
📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Zoom https://bit.ly/4vJVGb7
This Earth Day, we're bringing farmers together for a practical conversation about climate solutions that work in the real world.
Join us for a special talk featuring Brenda Hsueh from @farmersfermiers , where you will hear directly about programs, policies, and on-farm practices that support both climate resilience and farm profitability.
Event Details
Date: Earth Day: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 1-2pm
Location: Zoom
Register at the link in our bio!
Retailers, this one’s for you ☕
Join us this Monday, April 20, from 12-1 PM for a virtual coffee chat focused on all things organic in retail. Connect with other retailers, share what’s working (and what’s not), and swap ideas in a relaxed, no-pressure space.
Grab your coffee and join us 💬
Link in bio!
Fair Finance Fund: Loan Applications Open April 13th
Calling all social and environmental-minded farmers and food entrepreneurs. Are you or someone you know seeking financial support to grow your business and make a positive impact in your community and beyond? The Fair Finance Fund is now accepting applications for their spring loan intake.
Started in 2019, Fair Finance Fund is Ontario’s first social finance lender dedicated to local food and farm enterprises. The Fund offers loans from $20,000 up to $200,000 for a 5-year term. Offering hands-on support from the application through the loan term, a 3-month grace period, and a fixed, low-interest rate, the Fund was created to fit the realities of food and farm enterprise development.
This Earth Month, the Fund is highlighting food and farm businesses implementing ecological and climate-conscious practices—from regenerative agriculture to low-waste production and biodiversity protection. If this sounds like you or someone you know, Fair Finance Fund wants to support your mission!
Spring Loan applications are open April 13 - May 11, 2026. To learn more and apply, visit fairfinancefund.org/apply
71.3% vs. 43.9%: Our organic pastures are holding their ground! 🛡️🌧️
Do you know what keeps your soil from washing away in the rain? It’s its soil aggregate stability. The higher it is, the better the soil resists erosion and compaction during heavy rainfall.
The @Laboratoire d'agroécologie/Agroecology Lab - Université Laval team analyzed soil from organic dairy pastures across Quebec, and the results are impressive:
✅ Our organic pastures average: 71.3%
❌ General average (1,166 fields in Quebec): 43.9% (Gauthier et al., 2023)
This major difference shows just how much perennial roots and no-till practices protect our most precious resource. A soil that "holds together" means a farm that is far more resilient to climate change! 🌍🌱
@organicsciencecluster4
#Agroecology #OrganicFarming #SoilHealth #Resilience #QuebecAg #AgResearch
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71,3 % vs 43,9 % : Nos pâturages bios ont de la tenue ! 🛡️🌧️
Savez-vous ce qui empêche votre sol de partir avec la pluie ? C’est la stabilité de ses agrégats. Plus elle est élevée, plus le sol résiste à l’érosion et au compactage face à une pluie.
Les membres du @Laboratoire d'agroécologie/Agroecology Lab - Université Laval ont analysé les sols des pâturages de fermes laitières biologiques du Québec, et les résultats sont impressionnants :
✅ Moyenne de nos pâturages bios : 71,3 %
❌ Moyenne générale (1166 champs au Québec) : 43,9 %
Cette différence majeure montre à quel point les racines des prairies et l'absence de travail du sol protègent notre ressource la plus précieuse. Un sol qui « tient le coup », c’est une ferme plus résiliente face aux changements climatiques ! 🌍🌱
@organicsciencecluster4 .
#Agroécologie #AgricultureBio #SolsQuébécois #RechercheAgro
Let's Chat Over Coffee Next Week!
This is your chance to connect directly with the people who grow our food, hear about the realities of farming today, and learn what inspires them to keep cultivating a sustainable future. This time, we're focusing on grain!
Let's look at the lineup:
Greg Dineen is a recovering (relapsed?) engineer and enjoys the occasional dive into machinery design. He is currently leading a project with the University of Guelph on ultra low cost electric grain drying.
Dean Martin and his two sons operate Harrow Organic Farms, located in Harrow Ont. They farm 1500 acres of Certified Organic grains and oil seeds in Harrow and on Pelee Island. Dean has been a cash crop farmer in the Harrow area for 40 years and began transitioning to Organic in 2005. Dean is a University of Guelph graduate of 83A, a former director for The Seed Corn Growers of Ontario, a past speaker at the Southwest Ag Conference and the Guelph Organic Conference.
Phil Oegema transformed his 1,200-acre family farm to organic in 2012. Now, Oegema Grains grows organic crops and uses innovative tools like The Weed Zapper. Phil shares his expertise and runs an organic elevator for other farmers. As the 2024 President of the Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, he promotes farmer-led solutions.
Grab a coffee and join in:
🌿 April 13, 2026
🌿 12-1pm
🌿 Register at the link in bio!
