Episode 43: From Fork to Farm with My-Lien Bosch of Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA)

We are kicking off Organic Month (September 1–30, 2025) with a special conversation featuring My-Lien Bosch, Government Relations & Regulatory Affairs Manager at the Canada Organic Trade Association (COTA).My-Lien’s career path is a fascinating one, moving from the fork (developing finished food and pet food products) to the farm (shaping policies that impact organic agriculture and sustainability). Today, she serves as a key voice for Canada’s organic sector, ensuring that policies support farmers, businesses, and consumers alike.Before joining COTA, My-Lien worked as Director of Technical Services at the Animal Nutrition Association of Canada, and earlier spent years in product development roles with multinational food companies. With a Master’s in Food Science from Wageningen University and a Bachelor’s from the University of Guelph, she brings a rare blend of technical expertise, policy insight, and culinary curiosity about how food connects people, cultures, and science. In this episode:Fork to farm: My-Lien’s unique journey through food manufacturing, animal nutrition, and now organic advocacy.Data as a tool for change: How COTA uses data and market insights to strengthen the case for organic with policymakers.Shaping the organic future: Why advocacy matters for trust, transparency, and long-term sector growth.Policy in practice: How regulations affect both the food on our shelves and the farmers behind it.Organic Month spotlight: How Canadians can celebrate and support organics all September long.Tune in as we celebrate Organic Month with a conversation that blends career pathways, advocacy, and the future of food.Learn more about Organic Month here: choosecanadaorganic.ca/organic-month