Category Archives: Conferences

Introduction to Small Scale Pig Production

Posted on February 14, 2020 by

Whether you already have pigs or are looking to get started, this course will teach the basics of housing, management, nutrition and health for your small scale pig herd. Get the information you need to meet requirements for PigTrace (Canada’s … Continue reading →

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Guelph Organic Conference and Tradeshow

Posted on January 10, 2020 by

Don’t miss the Guelph Organic Conference. Over 40 Workshops: Jan 23 – 26, 2020. Free Trade Show: Jan 25 – 26, 2020 at the Guelph University Centre, Guelph ON. Conference Website  

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Call for Abstracts Extended: 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference

Posted on April 12, 2016 by

From the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada/Organic Science Cluster II: The Call for Abstracts for the upcoming 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference has been extended! The deadline for abstract submission for consideration for an oral or poster presentation is now … Continue reading →

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Call for Abstracts: 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference

Posted on April 1, 2016 by

From the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada: Excitement is building for the upcoming 2nd Canadian Organic Science Conference, which will be held from September 19-21 in Montréal-Longueuil, QC. With two days of conference sessions featuring international and Canadian researchers presenting … Continue reading →

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Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) 2016

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Convention (OFVC) will be taking place from 17-18 February, 2016 at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls. This year’s program has a number of sessions of general interest for organic growers such as Frost … Continue reading →

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Switchgrass Innovations

Posted on January 27, 2016 by

Meet and Greet at Guelph Organic Conference Sunday January 31, 12:00 to 3:00 pm University of Guelph room UC333 This event will bring together leading switchgrass research experts, experienced switchgrass producers, OMAFRA staff and farmers interested in using switchgrass as … Continue reading →

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Organic Federation of Canada AGM – Jan 29, 2016

Posted on January 7, 2016 by

INVITATION! The Organic Federation of Canada will hold its Annual General Meeting Friday, January 29th 2016, from 2:00 to 4:00 EST Location: Pinetree Room B, Royal Brock Hotel – Best Western, 716 Gordon St, Guelph, Ontario AGM Panel A 1-hour panel … Continue reading →

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OMAFRA Workshops at Guelph Organic Conference

Posted on January 5, 2016 by

The Guelph Organic Conference (28-31 January, 2016) is fast approaching.  This year more than 40 workshops are being offered on the 4-day conference agenda. OMAFRA specialists are pleased to be a part of the conference again this year offering workshops and … Continue reading →

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Transition Smart – Farmers to Processors workshop

Posted on January 4, 2016 by

ONvegetables From the Agri-food Management Institute (AMI) February 20 and 27, 2016 at the Georgian College Barrie CampusMarch 12 and 13, 2016 in St. Jacobs The focus for this workshop is connecting farmers with the tools to become processors, covering … Continue reading →

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Eco-Scholar Program Ramps Up for 2016 Guelph Organic Conference!

Posted on December 16, 2015 by

The Eco-Scholar program is back for 2016, offering $2500 in honorariums!  If you are a registered student at a high school, community college or university (undergrad or grad), and are interested in making a career in organics, you are encouraged … Continue reading →

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