Saskatchewan Organic Directorate
Food for Life
Summary prepared by Myriam Fernandez
Root and crown rot are important and widespread cereal diseases present in most parts of the world, and among the most damaging diseases of cereal crops in western Canada. Some of the pathogens commonly isolated from affected roots and crowns of wheat, barley, and oat in SK are Fusarium species, also responsible for Fusarium head blight in cereals.
SOD's main web site is a valuable resource for SOD's members, organic farmers, and anyone interested in organic agriculture in Saskatchewan.
The SOD Organic Agriculture Protection Fund Committee works to stop GMOs from contaminating organic crops, fields and foods in Canada.
SOD's Food Miles Campaign is working to increase access to Saskatchewan Organic Food and to provide information for consumers and educators.
The Saskatchewan and Alberta Organic Producers Directory is a tool that provides consumers, grocers and wholesalers access to organic commodities.
