Organic Science Cluster 4 (2023‑2028)

The Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University are pleased to announce that we will be partnering on a fourth Organic Science Cluster!

Visit the Organic Science Cluster website for more information!

OSC4 was announced on Oct 4, 2024 at Taproot Farms in Port Williams, NS.

Meet the Scientists [13.1 MB]

OSC4 Infographic [0.9 MB]

Organic Science Cluster 4 is an industry-led research and development endeavour co-managed by the Organic Federation of Canada and the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada at Dalhousie University and supported by the AgriScience Program under Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership together with over 80 funding partners.

The Organic Science Clusters have supported organic science at over 35 Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, university, and provincial research stations across Canada.

2021 Canadian Organic Research Priorities

Research priorities have been established for the organic sector based on over 20 consultation meetings held with over 200 producers, processors, extension specialists, and researchers. These priorities should guide the LOI and proposal submission process. Details can be found in the document:

Download 2021 Canadian Organic Research Priorities [PDF- 352.06 KB]