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The Islands Organic Producers Association is a community of island farmers committed to organic agriculture and an accredited organic Certifying Body.

We're the Islands Organic Producers Association (IOPA) – a community of island farmers committed to organic agriculture. Founded in 1990 as a non-profit, we assist in the development of certified organic farming on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We're also an organic Certifying Body accredited by the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC). We aim to administer a fair,

transparent and strict process to assess the operations of organic producers awarding certified organic status to those who meet national and local standards. We also work to promote and strengthen sustainable agriculture in general and to establish a cooperative and complementary relationship among organic producers and consumers.

03/11/2023

Seedy Saturday is in full swing 10-2pm at the Cobble Hill Hall in the Cowichan Valley! A few of our lovely IOPA operators are there with wonderful organic offerings, friendly faces and so much knowledge. Pictured here are some Metchosin Farm certified organic seeds — they had quite the selection of tried and true favourites as well as harder to find varieties, such as woad and motherwort. Looking forward to getting these started over the next few weeks! 🍓🍓🍓

02/27/2023

It might not look like it, but Spring 2023 is right around the corner! Curious about organic certification? Check out iopa.ca to get started or email [email protected]. Already a member of the Island Organic Producers Association? Remember to get your renewal in before the March 1st deadline to avoid late fees! 🍓🍓🍓

09/14/2022

Looking for something fun to do tonight? Join the Cook-along with Chef Randle and celebrate National Organic Week! 😋 Check out what else organicbc has to offer throughout the week by visiting organicbc.org 🍓🍓🍓

08/01/2022

Hope you’re having the berry best long weekend! 😎

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06/13/2022

What a busy/buzzing weekend we just had for all the pollinators! “One of the simplest ways to conserve our pollinator populations in an agriculturally reliant world is through organic farming. Organic farming practices can provide critical solutions that not only decrease risks to pollinators, but actively support the growth and health of our pollinator populations.”— Organic Center. 🐝🥰🐝 Curious about organic certification for your farm here on Vancouver Island? Check out www.iopa.ca

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05/26/2022

With Vancouver Island finally seeing some sunshine these past few weekends, garden bed sprouts seem to be finally taking off. Did you know that a study done by the Soil Association found that the vitamin and mineral content in organic foods is higher than those in conventionally produced foods? An independent review of the evidence found that organic crops had significantly higher levels — including 27% more vitamin c, 29% more magnesium, and 21% more iron, mostly thanks to the nurture rd and minerals found in nurtured and chemical free soil 🥰 Pictured here are baby spinach, just loving the cool days but still enjoying a sun bath. What have you got growing?

05/02/2022

Check out this handful of glowing organic goodness from 😋😍😋 What have you been able to harvest so far this spring? Curious about organic certification? Visit iopa.ca 🍓🍓🍓

04/22/2022

Happy Earth Day! Spending some time celebrating all of our planet’s beauty today, and hoping for continued change for the health of our planet. Being an organic farmer — or choosing to consume organic — helps do your part to help Earth. From generally using less energy to produce crop to increasing biodiversity to keeping synthetic pesticides out of our local environment and wildlife ecosystems to using precision irrigation to conserve water — there are SO many reasons to go organic!

04/19/2022

It’s a great time to apply for organic certification! It is even easier with the online application iCertify. Contact IOPA admin at [email protected] for more details, or visit iopa.ca. (Asparabroc starts pictured here — what have you got started this spring?)

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01/27/2022

Are you excited about this year's crops? Time to start planning. Check out free, open source, farm management and planning tool Litefarm.org It will populate your organic certification iCertify records and will make your inspection audits a breeze. It facilitates succession planting plans so you can grow the maximum amounts this season.
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01/02/2022

Happy New Year! Make it your new year's resolution to buy local and eat organic. There has never been a better time to support local food security.
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11/03/2021

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Address

3612 Rosedale Road
Duncan, BC
V9L6N1

Telephone

+1 250-858-5239

Website

http://iopa.ca/

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We are the Islands Organic Producers Association (IOPA) – a community of island farmers and processors, committed to organic agriculture and products. Founded in 1990 as a non-profit, we assist in the development of certified organic farming on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. We're also an organic Certifying Body accredited by the Certified Organic Associations of British Columbia (COABC). We aim to administer a fair, transparent and strict process to assess the operations of organic producers, awarding certified organic status to those who meet national and provincial standards. We also work to promote and strengthen sustainable agriculture in general and to establish a cooperative and complementary relationship between organic producers and consumers.