Organic Council of Ontario participates in conferences throughout the year to provide education, outreach and promotional activities.

Bring Food Home Conference: October 27-29, Trent University, Peterborough Ontario

This bi-annual event is the work of Sustain Ontario, an umbrella organization advocating for cross-ministerial approaches to our food and farming issues. Health, economy and ecology are impacted by our food systems policies.  OCO has been involved in the planning and programming for this event.

FarmSmart Conference: January 21, Guelph Ontario

Participants select and custom design their own unique program from the over fifty concurrent sessions in a wide range of topics. Designed to offer something for everyone involved in the farming operation, participants can chose sessions on crop production, livestock production, soil and environmental management, business, marketing, and many other general interest topics. While not specifically an organic event, this conference has much to offer the Ontario farming community.

Guelph Organic Conference: January 26-29, University of Guelph, Guelph Ontario

In its 31st year, this conference offers 4 days of training, 2 days of trade show, a Friday night banquet, and more. Register online for the conference by visiting the conference website.  OCO will host our 2nd Annual Ontario Organic Awards as a social event on January 28th featuring dinner, awards and dancing from 7pm-11pm. Tickets for the event will go on sale during Organic Week.

Eco Farm Day: February 24-25, Cornwall Ontario

Organic, transitional and conventional farmers of field crops, market gardens, and livestock rely on Eco Farm Day for the best training, information, and commerce opportunities. Over 350 people come back every year for the social event, the networking, the positive atmosphere, and the great food!

Eco Farm Day is hosted by Canadian Organic Growers – Ottawa Chapter. COG is a member of the Organic Council of Ontario. COG National has been a prmoinent voice for organics in Canada for decades. COG Ottawa, with over 500 members, hosts major activities to the benefit of organic consumers and farmers. Our mission is to lead local and national communities towards sustainable organic stewardship of land, food and fibre while respecting nature, upholding social justice and protecting natural resources.