About MOA

Join us in our vision to unite Manitoba's organic sector!

Help us to create a democratic and powerful voice for organics and to continue building on our sector’s exciting growth and development.

We look forward to working together with you to help grow the organic sector in Manitoba, gathering the vision and resources necessary to increase awareness, production and consumption of organic products in Manitoba and beyond.

Our Vision is to foster healthy viable farms – the foundation of a vibrant organic sector. To work for a diversified organic production system in Manitoba that provides for local food security, enhances export opportunities and contributes to sustainable economic development.

The MOA promotes the interests of the organic sector, addresses issues of importance to the organic sector, and helps to create growth opportunities by promoting the benefits, integrity and development of the organic supply chain.

 

We accomplish this mission by:

  • bringing stakeholders and members together to discuss issues of mutual interest;

  • fostering communication between participants in the organic sector (producers, certifiers, input suppliers, processors, marketers, retailers, packagers, and consumers);

  • fostering external communications with partner organizations within agriculture and the food sector, and

  • identifying and supporting initiatives, research and resources strategic to the growth of the organic industry.

 

© 2007, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, asrepresented by the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-FoodPhoto credit: University of Manitoba Natural Systerms Agriculture

 

The MOA brings together people from all aspects of the organic movement, including:

  • Grain, forage and oilseed producers

  • Livestock

  • Poultry

  • Dairy

  • Horticulture

  • Processors

  • Organic Certification

  • Organic Inspectors

  • Restaurant and food services

  • Organic education

  • Organic research

  • Retail (or retailer association)

  • Trade/Export

  • Government: Federal and Provincial

  • Consumers

For additional background on the MOA, download a PDF copy
of MOA's "About Us" brochure here.

 

Acknowledgements

The Manitoba Organic Alliance gratefully acknowledges the financial support of:

  • Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council

  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

And the ongoing support provided by:

  • Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives

  • Canadian Wheat Board