• OCO has been instrumental in the new Foodland Organic branding initiative, our members benefit from support through the application process
• Networking opportunities through OCO funded meet and greets with local producers, distributors and suppliers
• Opportunities to reach an emerging Ontario Food Service industry
• Increased visibility with consumers and other businesses through the OCO Roadshow: OCO will be at many of the major consumer and industry shows as well as some festivals this year (ie. Green Living Show, CHFA East, Feast of Fields etc.)
• Processors benefit from OCO’s advocacy for an intra-provincial trade agreement, creating more transparency and consumer trust in the organic brand
• Have a Voice! – The Organic Council of Ontario appoints the Ontario representative on the board of the Organic Federation of Canada, has voting membership on the CGSB Organic
• Standards Technical Committee and participates on the Federal Organic Value-Chain Roundtable
• Keep informed through our quarterly newsletter and bi-weekly e-bulletins alerting you to current issues or funding opportunities

 Membership Application:

Fill our our online application or download our printable membership application form(pdf)

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Membership Services: The Organic Council of Ontario office can answer questions about payments and expiration dates for your membership, and process changes of address. Please contact us if you have any questions.