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Canadian Organic Standards Training Sessions for Farmers

Who should attend?
Are you a certified organic farmer? Find out about key changes to the recently published Canadian Organic Standards and how these changes will impact your farm enterprise.

Are you in transition or considering a transition to organic? Learn about the Canadian Organic Regime and gain a better understanding of organic standards. The workshops will help you figure out whether certified production is a viable option for your operation.

Are you using organic methods, but have decided not to certify? Find out how the new rules governing organic claims will affect your operation.

What is covered?
The sessions will provide an overview of the Canadian Organic Regime, the principles of organic production, the key components of the crop and livestock standards, the Permitted Substances List and labeling.

Where and when are they?
Canadian Organic Growers is offering 35 one-day training sessions across Canada, so chances are, there will be a workshop near you this winter.
Cost - $25.00

Dates and Locations:

• Alfred, March 6th, 8:30 am -4:30pm
  Instructor: Monique Scholz, IOIA Inspector
  
  
• Guelph, February 25th, 9:00 am - 5 :00 pm
  Instructor: Maureen Bostock, author of COG's Growing Potatoes Organically, IOIA Inspector and Member of the Canadian General Standards Board Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture
  
  
• Grimsby, February 27th, 8:30 am - 4:30pm
  Instructor: Maureen Bostock, author of COG's Growing Potatoes Organically, IOIA Inspector and Member of the Canadian General Standards Board Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture
  
  
• Millbrook, March 7th, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
  Instructor: David Konrad
  
  
• Thunder Bay, March 11th, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
  Instructor: Maureen Bostock, author of COG's Growing Potatoes Organically, IOIA Inspector and Member of the Canadian General Standards Board Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture
  
  
• Kingston, March 17th, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
  Instructor: Maureen Bostock, author of COG's Growing Potatoes Organically, IOIA Inspector and Member of the Canadian General Standards Board Technical Committee on Organic Agriculture.