Dr. Emma Borkowski
University of Guelph
Dr. Emma Borkowski is taking an innovative approach to managing gastrointestinal nematodes in goats.
Learn how studying goat saliva can improve herd health!
Dr. Michelle Carkner
University of Manitoba
Dr. Michelle Carkner and Dr. Martin Entz (now retired) are seeking solutions to big problems! Hint: Climate-smart agricultural practices that contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions and increased soil carbon storage.
Learn more about best practices for organic grain production systems.
Dr. Juli Carrillo
University of British Columbia
Meet Dr. Juli Carrillo and Dr. Claire Kremen who are exploring options for “ecological intensification” of the farm-scape.
Learn how they plan to support natural biological processes.
Dr. Martine Dorais
Université Laval
Greenhouse agriculture enables year-round food production, but organic fertilization strategies are limited.
Learn what Dr. Martine Dorais and her team are doing to reshape the greenhouse agroecosystem.
Dr. Martin Entz
University of Manitoba
Dr. Martin Entz (now retired) and Dr. Michelle Carkner are seeking solutions to big problems! Hint: Climate-smart agricultural practices that contribute to lower greenhouse gas emissions and increased soil carbon storage.
Learn more about best practices for organic grain production systems.
Dr. Caroline Halde
Université Laval
Pasture management impacts greenhouse gas mitigation potential. Dr. Caroline Halde and Dr. Marie-Noëlle Thivierge are working to improve organic dairy production systems.
Dr. Andrew Hammermeister
Dalhousie University
How has investment in organic research shaped Canada’s organic sector?
Dr. Andrew Hammermeister is leading an assessment of the past three organic science clusters (2009-2023) to better understand how research investments have contributed to innovation and growth across Canada’s diverse organic sector.
Dr. Claire Kremen
University of British Columbia
Meet Dr. Claire Kremen and Dr. Juli Carrillo who are exploring options for “ecological intensification” of the farm-scape.
Learn how they plan to support natural biological processes.
Dr. Hiroshi Kubota
AAFC - Lacombe Research and Development Centre
Dr. Hiroshi Kubota and his team are evaluating best practices for the transitional period from conventional to organic production.
Learn how management practices impact greenhouse gas emissions and economics!
Didier Labarre
Cranberry Research and Innovation Centre
Insect pests can be a challenge to organic cranberry production.
Didier Labarre and Dr. Éric Lucas are developing innovative strategies to control the blackheaded fireworm and the cranberry fruitworm.
Dr. Jamie Larsen
AAFC - Harrow Research and Development Centre
Dr. Jamie Larson and Dr. Robert Nurse are working to increase Canadian dry bean yields while reducing pest pressure.
Learn more about their strategies for enhancing organic dry bean production.
Dr. Maxime Lefebvre
Research and Development Institute for the agri-environment inc. (IRDA)
Dr. Maxime Lefebvre is investigating how biotic and abiotic factors impact cutworm species.
Learn how his research can help optimize cutworm control methods!
Dr. Éric Lucas
Université du Québec à Montréal
Insect pests can be a challenge to organic cranberry production.
Dr. Éric Lucas and Didier Labarre are developing innovative strategies to control the blackheaded fireworm and the cranberry fruitworm.
Dr. Yosra Menchari
Université Laval
Dr. Yosra Menchari and her team are exploring innovative weed management tools and techniques for organic cranberry production.
Learn more about their approach to integrated weed management!
Dr. Robert Nurse
AAFC - Harrow Research and Development Centre
Dr. Robert Nurse and Dr. Jamie Larson are working to increase Canadian dry bean yields while reducing pest pressure.
Learn more about their strategies for enhancing organic dry bean production.
Dr. Loren Rieseberg
University of British Columbia
The lack of domestically produced organic vegetable seed threatens farm resiliency and seed security for Canadian organic vegetable producers.
Learn how Dr. Loren Rieseberg and his team are using a participatory approach to address this challenge.
Dr. Sean Smukler
University of British Columbia
Dr. Sean Smukler and his team are working hard to identify climate-friendly practices for organic vegetable production.
Meet the team, learn more about the research and how they plan to enhance adoption of best practices.
Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens
University of Manitoba
Meet Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens and Dr. Henry Wilson. This research team is exploring ways to use recycled phosphorus inputs in organic field crop production.
Learn how they plan to help alleviate soil phosphorus deficiencies.
Dr. Marie-Noëlle Thivierge
AAFC - Quebec Research Development Centre
Pasture management impacts greenhouse gas mitigation potential. Dr. Marie-Noëlle Thivierge and Dr. Caroline Halde are working to improve organic dairy production systems.
Dr. Liette Vasseur
Brock University
Dr. Liette Vasseur and her team recognize the growing demand for wine products with a smaller environmental footprint.
Learn how this team plans to enhance biodiversity and resilience in the vineyard.
Dr. Henry Wilson
AAFC - Brandon Research and Development Centre
Meet Dr. Henry Wilson and Dr. Joanne Thiessen Martens. This research team is exploring ways to use recycled phosphorus inputs in organic field crop production.
Learn how they plan to help alleviate soil phosphorus deficiencies.
