Research, policy and farm tours were on the agenda as the Certified Organic Associations of BC gathered in Richmond for its annual conference on February 28-March 1. A key theme running through the conference, however, was how to explain organic agriculture to a new generation. With the title, βThe Future of Organic,β several speakers touched …
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New executive director for COABC appointed
VERNON β A new executive director has been found to lead the Certified Organic Associations of BC following the departure of Jen Gamble, who spent nine years at the helm of the organization. Eva-Lena Lang will step into the role on March 1, bringing with her a long association with organic farming and community-oriented agriculture. …
Organic sector undertakes core review
VERNON β Celebrating organics while preparing for the next generation of consumers was a key theme of the annual conference of the Certified Organic Associations of BC in Vernon, February 22-24. An open discussion on Friday night, a Saturday morning panel and a Sunday roundtable all touched on the challenges the sector faces as organic …