is a non-profit organization established to organize conferences and trade shows for the prairie organic industry.
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| The first Organic Connections Conference was held in November of 2004. Now planning the third conference for November 16-18, 2008 the Board of Directors remain guided by the vision “to connect the organic community from the producer to the consumer”. |
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| Board members are recognized leaders in the organic sector who want to provide an opportunity for the organic community and the wider community to network, market, learn, grow, play and re-connect. The present board includes Debbie Miller - President, Joan Harrison - Vice President, Arnold Taylor - Secretary, Mark Gimby - Treasurer, Connie Kehler - Director, Gary Smith –Director, Trina Waronek – Director, Brother Pius– Director and advisors Brenda Frick – U of S, Chantal Stumborg and Daphne Gottselig –both from Sask. Ministry of Agriculture |
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| Organic food is one of the fastest-growing sectors in global food production. With the Canadian National Organic Regulation in place, the potential growth has never been greater. Along with strong growth, it is a sector that creates opportunities for producers to operate profitably in a sustainable manner. In this context, the prairie organic industry is ideally positioned to become a major force in revitalizing rural economies. Organic operators are in great need of access to current information and the opportunity to continually upgrade their knowledge of organic production, marketing and mechanisms that will allow them to explore and establish new business relationships. The conference is designed to address those needs. |
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| Organic production offers an important opportunity for rural diversification, as part of a strategy that mitigates risks by investing in different business sectors. The conference will assist producers and processors by increasing market access, competitiveness, and efficiencies, which will support job creation and lead to a stronger, more diversified, and sustainable rural economy. |
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the organic industry in Canada has emerged as an economically viable and environmentally sustainable alternative to conventional farming. Organic agriculture contributes to environmental sustainability goals by:
• Reducing non-renewable energy inputs
• Reducing harmful impact of pesticides
• Supporting biodiversity
• Supporting soil fertility
• Reducing water pollution
• Conserving water |
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| The three-day conference features an organic tradeshow, workshops and a strong program covering topics of interest to producers, processors, consumers and traders in the areas of marketing, healthy living and production. It is also an opportunity to celebrate good, healthy organic food and recognize the people who contribute to putting it on tables around the world. |
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| to learn about program details, keynote speakers, workshop offerings and exciting social activities as we work to bring the next outstanding event to you from November 16 to 18, 2008. |
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