Reduction of Colorado Potato Beetle Damage by Organic Mulches
Project OverviewThe Colorado potato beetle (Leptinotarsa decemlineata) (CPB) poses a major threat to organic and…
Impacts of Diverse Agricultural Management Practices on Crop, Soil, and Environmental Indicators: A Meta-Analysis
Project OverviewGiven the diversity of global agricultural operations, management practices, and site-specific factors,…
Seeding a Culture of Innovation in Organics: Farmer-Led Breeding of Peppers, Broccoli and Cucumber
This project supports three breeding projects in cooperation with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario’s…
Evaluation of Selection Methods and Efficacy in On-Farm Breeding of Organic Wheat and Oat Varieties
The availability of crop varieties that are well-suited to organic management practices and to regional…
Nutrient Budgeting in Organic Grain Production
The Nutrient Management Program was a collaboration between farmers, agronomists, the University of Manitoba, and…
Organic Livestock Handbook: a Canadian Organic Growers Practical Skills Handbook
COG published the original Organic Livestock Handbook in 2000 (with OFRF funding) and this very popular book needs…
Investigating the effects of shade canopy management on natural enemies, pests, plant damage and yield in organic coffee plantations
Many conservation organizations and ecologists have promoted organic shade coffee farming as a direction towards…
Crop Planning for Organic Vegetable Growers: An Organic Production Guide for Canadian Growers
Canadian Organic Growers (COG) has established a strong reputation for producing practical, high-quality guides for…
Biological control of Delia sp. in cole crops with rove beetles, Aleochara sp. (Part 2)
The consumer demand for organic produce is increasing. In order for growers to be able to meet this demand,…
Biological Control of Delia sp. in Cole Crops with Rove Beetles, Aleochara Year 1, 2, 3
In the first year of this study (2000), project objectives were: To determine the species composition and…