Organics couldn’t be more relevant than at this current moment. In the wake of the COVID pandemic and the on-going strife in the Ukraine, Canadians are demanding more from their food; they are looking to invest in their health, in local and secure supply chains and in solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises. With the cost of fertilizers and inputs going up, more and more farmers are turning to organics for solutions.
Inflation is also testing consumers’ commitment to these principles, but organics are still leading the charge for regenerative and climate-friendly foods. And with a global market worth more than $172 billion CAD, organics is no longer the fringe market it was in 1982, when the Guelph Organic Conference first started.
This year Small Farm Canada has been invited to participate at the GOC with Heritage Livestock Canada at their booth (#68) in the basement outside Peter Clark Hall. Hope to see you there!
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