News - Organic

The City of Steinbach is introducing a new curbside organic waste pick-up pilot program. This spring, residents on “Day 4” of the garbage schedule will be able to put organic waste on the curb along with their garbage and recyclables.

The Government of Canada is celebrating Organic Week by helping organic farmers and food processors take full advantage of the incredible growth the sector has enjoyed in recent years.

The Government of Canada is investing in cutting-edge research to grow market opportunities and maintain a bright future for the Canadian organic industry.

The Government of Canada revealed the new organic logo that will give organics producers access to more markets and make sure Canadian families can find more certified organic food products in their grocery stores.

An organic food directory is available to help consumers, restaurants, retailers, food handlers and processors locate local certified organic food sources, Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives Minister Rosann Wowchuk announced during Organic Week.

The CWB announced that eight new recipients will share in funding from its annual Organic Sector Market Development Initiative (OSMDI), now in its second year.