We’re gathering online to reflect on the year, connect with the organic community, and vote in new members of the OCO Board. Whether you’re a grower, processor, advocate, or policymaker, your voice matters.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (ET)
Location: Online via Zoom
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Board Voting Is Now Open!
Please read carefully before voting. To vote, you must be a member in good standing OR hold an organic certificate. You may vote only for board members in your category (e.g. producers vote for producers); each member receives one vote per category. All members and supporting members may vote for Directors-at-Large, up to four votes in the 2025 elections. Visit our website to view membership options or to renew.
Meet the 2025 Board Nominees
Guillermo Anderson
Value-Chain (Uncertified)
Marketer, strategist, and founder of In Season Marketing. Guillermo leads St. Brigid’s Creamery and champions organic-regenerative integration.
Evan Hall
Value-Chain (Uncertified)
Senior Category Manager at Goodness Me with over 15 years in organic retail. Focused on accessibility and equity in the organic sector.
Hida Manns
Director-at-Large
Physical geographer and long-time organic producer with expertise in soil carbon and animal integration in organic systems.
Running for Re-Election
Norm Hansen – Director-at-Large
Organic greenhouse grower and key contributor to the 2020 Standards Review.
Dean Martin – Producer (Certified)
Operator of Harrow Organic Farms (1,500 acres). Long-time organic transition advocate.
Lauren Stallard-Wedderburn – Value-Chain (Certified)
Sales & Marketing Manager at Pfenning’s. Experienced across all levels of the organic value chain.
How Voting Works
As a voting member, you’ll be asked to vote for Board candidates representing your Membership Sector. For example, certified producers will vote for producer candidates. Once sector-specific seats are filled, all voting members can participate in general elections for any remaining open seats.
Each member has one vote per seat available to them. You may vote in advance by electronic ballot or live during the AGM.
Voting will remain open through the AGM.
Important Documents
Note: This year’s financials cover a 15-month period due to OCO’s new fiscal year-end (March 31) aligning with its operational cycle.
Mark Your Calendar
Your participation helps shape the future of organic in Ontario. We hope to see you there!
