Past Events

Brad Long is recognized as one of the top chefs in Canada. His talents are highly acclaimed by some of the country’s toughest food critics – VQA Restaurant Awards of Excellence and Globe and Mail Top 10 restaurants of the year.

Currently Long is chef and owner of Café Belong and Belong Catering. He is a Co-host of the Food Network smash hit Restaurant Makeover and is currently in post-production of a new provocative food documentary.

An active advocate for sustainable farming and ethical treatment of livestock, balancing work and family is vital to Long. When he isn’t creating menus, speaking with farmers or checking the freshness of new produce, he relishes family time with his wife Sheryl and their five children. 

Not sure where to start with organics? Have questions about what an organic certifiation really means? Join us with organic expert Kelly Monaghan, of Ash Street Organics for an overview of the Canadian organic certification system.

#OrganicChat will be hosted by COTA with Paddy Doherty.

In the Spring of 2021, the Canada Organic Trade Association, Canadian Organic Growers, and Organic Federation of Canada conducted an industry wide survey to gain insight on the organic sector's priorities going forward. Join us for a breakdown of key findings, presented by Tia Loftsgard of COTA and Nicole Boudreau from OFC.