Transitioning To Organic
From Grain on the Brain by Karen Klassen, Scott Beaton
February 4, 2026 · 40 min · Season 5 · Episode 4
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Melanie Rivard discussing the steps to achieve organic certification in farming.
In this episode, we sit down with Melanie Rivard live at Manitoba Ag Days 2026 to explore the first steps and how to get started with organic certification. Melanie shares insights from her experience working with farmers as an organic inspector, the barriers commonly faced, and the practical considerations involved in gaining and managing organic certification.
People in this episode
Guest: Melanie Rivard
Topics covered
- organic certification
- farming
- agriculture
Keywords
- Manitoba Ag Days
- organic inspector
- barriers to certification
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