The Government of Canada has recently announced a commitment of $6.8 million dollars over the next 5 years to the Organic Federation of Canada through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
The announcement was made via a news release on the Government of Canada website.
This funding will allow the OFC to partner on research into the environmental benefits of sustainable farming practices and address challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, soil health and water quality.
The Organic Farmers of Canada will develop solutions to production challenges such as organic crop adaptability and pest management, in an effort to improve the performance of organic production systems, support economic growth and development, and improve sustainability in the sector.
The Government of Canada is committed to supporting research and innovation in the organic sector to ensure that Canadian organic producers continue to lead in environmental stewardship, while securing a strong economic future.
