COPC Annual Gathering & NFU Depth of Field Film Screening!Cultivating Community

📅 Date: March 28, 2025
📍 Location: City Cinema, Charlottetown
🕕 Time: Afternoon (exact time TBA)

Join us for an inspiring afternoon of connection, conversation, and community-building at the Certified Organic Producers Cooperative (COPC) Annual General Meeting & Film Screening Event, featuring a special National Farmers Union (NFU) “Depth of Field” film screening and panel discussion.

This year’s gathering is more than just an AGM—it’s a call to action for PEI’s organic farmers, food producers, and supporters to come together during these uncertain economic times.

Why Attend?

  • Connect with fellow farmers, food advocates, and community members.
  • Discuss the challenges and opportunities facing PEI’s organic sector.
  • Shape the future of COPC and help strengthen its role as a vital networking organization.
  • Experience a special screening of Depth of Field—a powerful film series from the National Farmers Union that highlights the resilience and struggles of PEI farmers.

Now More Than Ever, We Need to Support Local Farmers

With increasing economic pressures and industry shifts, it’s more important than ever to build a strong, supportive community for organic farmers. This event is an opportunity to listen, learn, and connect.

📩 Mark your calendar and tell your friends!

Workshop: Organic Wireworm Management

Join the PEI Certified Organic Producers Co-operative on Monday, January 15th from 1pm-4pm in Charlottetown for a discussion on organic wireworm management. Presentations will be given on monitoring and management techniques from AAFC researchers Dr. Christine Noronha and Dr. Todd Kabaluk, followed by Q&A and discussion amongst producers.

Free for PEI COPC members, and $20 for non-members. Online and in-person attendance will be available. RSVP by email. In-person attendees must register by January 8th to secure a spot: research@organicpei.com

Workshop: Soil Health in Organically Managed Systems

Join the PEI Certified Organic Producers Co-operative on November 27th from 1-3pm in Charlottetown for a discussion on soil health in organically managed cropping systems with Dr. Derek Lynch (Dalhousie University). Followed by a presentation by Morgan McNeil and Hardy Strom (PEI Department of Agriculture) on Soil Health Improvement Plans and extension on PEI. Online and in-person attendance will be available. RSVP by email. In-person attendees must register by November 17th to secure a spot: research@organicpei.com