The Canberra Organic Growers Society Inc (COGS) is a non-profit organisation started in 1977 with the aim of providing a forum for organic growers to exchange information and encourage the adoption of organic growing methods. COGS is run by a voluntary committee which is elected annually. Its main aims and objectives are to: - Promote the use of organic gardening methods in the ACT; - Provide information on community gardening and demonstrate organic growing techniques for COGS’ members and the wider public; - Provide access to, administer, and support the development of community gardens operated under organic principles; and - Work with like-minded organisations to increase the sustainability of food production in the ACT.