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Here at Organic Alberta we’ve been working hard on getting you the information on organics you’re looking for. We will be sharing the facts and clearing up misconceptions about organic food in Alberta.

New information, articles, and videos are being developed to address misconceptions and educate you on everything organic. In fact, we will be releasing a new and informative article and video every month, so stay tuned!

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What Makes Organic Beef Different?

If you’ve ever picked up a package of organic beef at the grocery store, you’ve probably wondered how organic beef is different from conventional beef. When you look at the regulations organic beef producers in Alberta have to follow, the difference is significant. More and more Alberta farmers are becoming certified organic.

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From The Hen House to Your Plate

Walking through grocery stores, you’ve seen food with marketing phrases like “all-natural,” “sustainably grown,” “pasture raised,” “hormone free,” etc. on the packaging. You’ve probably added some of these to your cart and felt good about buying them. This is what is referred to as “organic-washing”.

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How Organic Food is Grown in Alberta

If you’re one of many Albertans making organic purchases at the grocery store, farmers market, or local shop, you probably want to know exactly what that organic label means. What’s the process that your food followed to get from field to plate? And is there any guarantee that it’s made that way every time?

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On April 1st, 2019, if your food says it is organic, IT IS! Government legislation passed under the Supporting Alberta’s Local Food Sector Act states that anyone who uses the term “organic” must be certified in accordance with the federally regulated Canadian Organic Standards. How does this affect you?

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