Organic Agriculture in Ontario
| General | Certification | Transition | CSA | Farm Business | Food Processing | Food Safety | Research | Conferences & Courses | Organic Crops | Soil Management on Organic Farms | Organic Livestock | Organic Pest Management | Other Organic Links |
Factsheets and Infosheets
General
- Introduction to Organic Farming (Order No. 09-077)
- Starting an Organic Farm (Order No. 09-073)
- ON Organic OMAF Newsletter
- Organic Farming - Frequently Asked Questions
- Best Management Practice publications
- Growing Non-traditional Crops in Ontario (Order No. 09-043W)
- Urban Agriculture Business Information Bundle
Certification
- A Tracking System for Organic Farmers
- Canada Organic Office
- Canadian Organic Products Regulations
- Canadian Organic Standards Online
- General Principles and Management Standards
- Permitted Substances List
- Questions and Answers Regarding National Standards for Organic Agriculture
- Canadian Directory of Brand Name Inputs Allowed in Organic
- Directory of Allowable Organic Inputs (ACORN)
Transition to Organic
- Transition to Organic Crop Production (Order no. 10-001)
- Steps to a Successful Organic Transition
- The Organic Path
- Practical Skills Handbooks
CSA - Community Shared Agriculture
Farm Business
- Beyond Production Agriculture Business Information Bundle
- Ontario Crop and Livestock Budgets
- Field Crop Budgets (Publication
60)
- Organic soybeans, corn, wheat, spelt, oats, and barley budgets
- Developing an Agri-Tourism Operation in Ontario(Order No. 10-027)
- Developing a Marketing Plan (Order No. 10-029)
- Production Insurance
- Guide to Production Insurance for organic
- OMAFRA - Programs and Services for Ontario Farmers
- Organic Farm Performance in Minnesota
- Starting a Farm in Ontario - Business Information Bundle for New Farmers
- Guide to Custom Farmwork and Short-Term Equipment Rental (Order Number 16-035)
Food Safety
Research
- Canadian Organic Research Inventory by Subject - 2008
- Loblaw, U of G Announce Chair in Sustainable Food Production, April 2010
- QLIF Integrated Research Project: Advancing Organic and Low-impact Food
Food Processing
- Food and Beverage Processing Business Information Bundle (BIB)
- AAFC - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Organic Agr - Organic Food
- Food Industry, Food Inspection Food Safety, Food Business, Investment, Ontario Export
- New Resources from AAFC's Food Regulatory Issues Division
- New Tool — On-line Co-packer Request Form
- Funding Programs and Support
Conferences and Courses on Organic Agriculture
- Guelph Organic Conference & Trade Show
- Canadian Organic Growers Events
- Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Events
- Organic Web-based Courses (OACC)
- Organic Agriculture Courses Offered on Campuses at Canadian Universities and Colleges
- Organic Agriculture at Univ. of Guelph
Other Links
- Business Development
- Crops
- Engineering
- Environmental Management
- Foodland Ontario
- Interactives
- Livestock
- Research
- Soil Maps and Reports
Organic Agriculture in Ontario
- Organic Crops - | Field Crops | Fruit | Vegetables | Seeds | Gardens, Lawns, and Landscapes |
- Organic Livestock - | Beef | Dairy | Goats | Poultry | Sheep | Swine |
- Soil Management on Organic Farms - | Soils | Manure and Compost | Cover Crops |
- Organic Pest Management - | Insects and Disease | Weeds |
- Other Organic Links - | Links to Organic Information | Stats & Facts | Resources & Services |
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
E-mail: ag.info.omafra@ontario.ca