September is Organic Month!
- Nanki Saluja
- Sep 4
- 3 min read
What is Organic Month?
"Canada’s National Organic Month is the largest annual celebration of organic food, farming and products across the country. Hundreds of individual events showcase the benefits of organic agriculture and its positive impact on the environment. Organic represents a vibrant alternative food system and an alternative option for clothing, personal care and cleaning products."
Events
There will be a series of events occurring nation-wide throughout the month of September. See events hosted by the Canadian Organic Trade Association:
Webinar: Decoding the Canada Organic Logo — A Guide for Consumers Wednesday, September 10. 2:00 PM (ET)
Curious about the Canada Organic Logo? Here's What You Really Need to Know!
Join COTA for a lively, myth-busting webinar where industry and government pros spill the organic tea on what that Canada Organic logo truly stands for.
In just one session, you'll discover:
What the Canadian Organic Standards actually cover (and what they don’t)
How the organic certification process delivers trust and transparency to consumers
How Canadian and imported organic products qualify to be labelled with the Canada Organic Logo
Easy, practical tips for making informed choices while you shop
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned organic customer, this session will leave you feeling confident, informed, and inspired to shop smarter.
Don’t miss out on this free webinar. All you have to do is reserve your spot!
All registered participants will receive a recording.
Free Movie Screening: From Seed to Seed September 10th to 30th.
Lights, camera, organic in action! 🎥
Join COTA for a free, exclusive movie screening of “From Seed to Seed” !
Terry & Monique gave up careers as opera singers in Europe to pursue their passion for ecological agriculture and to build a food community in the heart of Canada. Climate Change presents a challenging season, as this diverse group of farmers and scientists aims to regenerate the land and farming. Register now to receive a link to watch the film anytime between September 10th-30th and enjoy it at your convenience.
Madegood, Made with Purpose: An Organic Livestream with Salma Fotovat Thursday, September 25. 2:00 PM (ET)
Follow @Choosecanadaorganic to watch the livestream!
Contests
Organic Mark-Get-Set-Go Contest Starts September 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM ET & Ends September 30, 2025 at 11:59 PM ET
The Organic Mark-Get-Set-Go Contest invites you to share a photo of your favourite organic product. Explain why organic certification matters to you—and how the certification mark helps you shop with confidence. Whether it's about trust, environmental impact, health, or supporting farmers’ health, your story helps inspire others to choose organic with confidence.
Look for the statement “Certified organic by (name of the certifier)” on the package. Images of both the product and name and/or logo displaying the organic claim are required for a chance to win amazing organic prizes.
How to Enter:
Post two photos (one of the product and one of the organic certifier name and/or logo) and your statement of why organic matters to you on Instagram or Facebook. Please note that the name and/or logo of the organic certifier must be visible.
Follow and tag @choosecanadaorganic and use the hashtag #OrganicMark2025
Like and tag a friend on the official contest announcement post on Instagram and Facebook post on September 1.
Organic Month Tag & Share Challenge Contest runs for 14 days from September 7-21, 2025.
Organic Month is all about making conscious choices and inspiring others to do the same. Tag a friend who encourages you to choose organic, and you could both win a Celebrate Organic Prize Pack with tasty organic treats and sustainable goodies.
How to Enter:
Follow @choosecanadaorganic
Like the official contest post on Instagram
Tag a friend in the comments (you and your friend = one entry)
Share the official contest post to your story on Instagram to spread the word about Organic Month.
1 comment = 1 entry. Must be a separate comment for each pair. If more than 1 friend is tagged in one comment, the first friend in the comment will be noted as the eligible “pair”.
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