COTA’s 2016 Annual Fund Campaign is in progress. COTA’s Annual Fund directly supports our vital work to promote and protect organic in government, in the media, and with consumers. With a new federal government in place, 2016 is a crucial year for COTA to develop strong government relations and build support for our farmers and businesses. Please support COTA’s […]
COTA is very pleased to welcome Tia Loftsgard as its new Executive Director! Tia co-founded Camino (La Siemba Co-operative) in 1999, and recently served as the Chief Operating Officer at Fairtrade America. Loftsgard’s familiarity with international policy and standards development, her deep connections with the supply chain and marketplace, and her strong reputation as a […]
A news article published last week focused on COTA’s testimony during the last week of February to the Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture and Forestry recommending taking measures to address Canada’s need for more domestic production of organic ingredients to meet demand. COTA’s International and Regulatory Affairs Manager Marie-Eve Levert spoke to the Senate on […]
World-renowned international and Canadian scientists will present their research in all aspects of organic agriculture, including crop and livestock production, soil science, and value chain development, at the 2016 Canadian Organic Science Conference. This key event will be held September 19-21 at the Sandman Hotel in Montreal-Longueuil, Quebec, and is a unique opportunity for researchers and organic producers to share […]
As part of Natural Products Expo West this past week, COTA hosted the third edition of the Business Builder’s Breakfast along with provincial partners from Ontario, Saskatchewan, Quebec and Alberta. Over 90 participants from across the country attended this market-insight and networking event. Three guest speakers spoke about different aspects of the U.S. organic market […]
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