Organic & Climate

The Role of Organic in Meeting Climate Targets

Agricultural emissions represent the 4th largest source of Greenhouse Gasses in Canada. Organic farming eliminates the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers, which make up 36% of agricultural emissions in Canada. By avoiding these harmful inputs, organic farming has the potential to drastically reduce agricultural emissions. It also focuses on practices like crop rotation, composting, and cover cropping, all of which build healthy soils that sequester carbon and help combat climate change.

Customer Demand Drives Change

Increased demand for organic food is essential for scaling the environmental benefits of organic agriculture. When more customers choose organic products, businesses are motivated to shift their offerings. This leads to a reduction in the overall demand for conventional agricultural practices that rely heavily on nitrogen fertilizers and other harmful chemicals. By making mindful choices at the grocery store, you help create a ripple effect, encouraging more farms and food producers to adopt sustainable practices.

Be Part of the Solution

At ROCA, we are committed to advocating for organic farming as a key solution to climate change. However, we need customers like you to play a role. Each organic product you purchase sends a powerful message: you care about the environment and support a future where sustainable food production is the norm, not the exception. Together, we can build a food system that nourishes both people and the planet, and moves us closer to meeting our climate targets.

Choose organic. Protect the planet. Together, we can make a difference.