Date: March 22

Time: 1pm – 5:30pm (with a reception to follow)

Location: Kemptville College

The demand for organic food in Canada far exceeds the current supply. Canadian Organic Growers has been exploring the role that Farmers’ Co-operatives can play in increasing the production of organic food in Eastern Ontario for the commercial marketplace, while at the same time protecting farmers’ interest within that marketplace. Through farmer owned cooperatives, COG would provide resources and supports for farmers to successfully get and stay organic, and develop markets for those organic products.

If you are an ecological farmer or a conventional farmer curious about organic production for local markets, COG has organized a symposium for you to ask questions and explore these ideas. There will be three panel presentations by experts with discussions to follow on:

1. Farmers’ Co-operative Development
2. Organic Farming
3. Organic Marketplace

The event is free for farmers. Non-farmers interested in the topic are also welcome for a registration fee of $25. Anyone interested must register in advance by March 19 for planning purposes. Email office@cog.ca or call 1-888-375-7383.

Saturday August 29TH 

10:00 am & 1:00 pm

A project of Canadian Organic Growers – Diversity Gardens 

•Bring a bundle of envelopes and join us on a seed saving walk through our heritage flower and vegetable gardens. 

•Learn about pollination and how to save seeds for a wide variety of ornamentals and vegetables. 

•Take seed home with you. 

Save Seed and Save the Future! 

Diversity Gardens is a series of demonstration gardens operated by Canadian Organic Growers (Perth-Waterloo-Wellington Chapter). It is a not-for- profit, charitable project dedicated to raising awareness of organic issues. We provide hands on training in growing ornamentals, vegetables, fruits and herbs using organic techniques. The gardens are open for self-guided tours on Saturday mornings from the beginning of May to Thanksgiving. On those days, our certified organic produce is available for sale at our farm stand on site. Join our Back to the Future Gardening Club and support our work. In exchange for $50 for the season (charitable receipt for $25) or 10 hours of your time in garden labour, you will receive monthly gifts over the summer. Ask us about it!