Organics Conference

[Guest guest]

Hello,

 

Anyone in the Toronto area might be interested in this " organics " conference.

 

Cheers,

Paula

 

Growing Up Organic

Organics - Beyond the Hype

Toronto, Feb. 17th, 2007

 

Growing Up Organic, the first conference in Canada to focus on the health

benefits of organic food, takes place in Toronto on Saturday, February 17th,

2007 from 9 am to 5 pm at 89 Chestnut Street (University of Toronto). The

Canadian Organic Growers (COG) will also be launching the Growing Up Organic

project, which will bring organics to childcare centres nationwide to protect

the youngest and most vulnerable members of our society.

 

Join scientists and nutritional and children's health experts as they present

their findings and discuss the health benefits of organic food. Conference

topics include the state of our food and its effects on children, the health

benefits of eating organics, and organic programs for kids. The concluding

panel will address the question: " Are Organics Worth the Price? "

 

Participants include Thomas Pawlick, author of The End of Food; Dr. Rick Smith,

Environmental Defence Canada; Wendy Mesley, CBC Television; Ellen Desjardins,

Public Health Nutritionist and Registered Dietitian; and Kathleen Cooper,

researcher with the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA) and co-author

of Environmental Standard Setting and Children's Health.

 

More information, an agenda and registration are available through the Canadian

Organic Growers at www.cog.ca or by calling 1-888-375-7383. Everyone is welcome

to attend and participate.

 

Canadian Organic Growers (COG) is Canada's national membership-based education

and networking organization representing farmers, gardeners and consumers in all

provinces. COG promotes sustainable, organic stewardship of the land, and

organic food and fiber.