Sustainable livestock productionCertified organic production
Organic agriculture is a holistic production system designed to optimize productivity and encourage diversity in the agro ecosystem including soil microorganisms, plants and animals. The principal goal of organic production is to develop enterprises that are sustainable and harmonious with the environment.
Canada has had a national organic standard since 1999. The standard details the agricultural practices that are acceptable in organic agriculture production systems and lists substances that are prohibited in organic systems. Standards are maintained by some 27 certifying bodies across the country. Each certifying body works with trained independent inspectors who visit each certified organic farm annually to ensure compliance with the standard.
- More about certified organic production in Canada
Organic Standards
- International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement (IFOAM) principles regarding organic standards and certification
- Canada’s national organic standard
- Quebec’s organic livestock standard
- British Columbia Organic Livestock Management Standards
- Canadian Organic Growers’ Organic Livestock Production Handbook
- Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada - Organic Livestock Production Web-based Course