2024 Organic Grower Summit packed with education, connections and the latest agtech

Returning in 2024 from December 4-5, the Organic Grower Summit will bring together organic producers, industry suppliers and thought leaders in organic agriculture at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, California. The Summit offers attendees cutting-edge agtech and manufacturing innovations, forward-thinking presentations, incredible food and engaging networking experiences, including the Grower of the Year celebration. 

Throughout the two-day event, attendees will have exclusive access to panels and presentations featuring leaders in organic agriculture, with sessions highlighting key topics like regenerative practices, pest and soil management, advanced ag tech innovations and what’s forecasted for organics. Speakers represent the breadth of organics including retail distribution representatives from Whole Foods Market and Sprouts; key industry-driving service providers from Western Growers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers and Organic Farming Research Foundation; voices from a variety of organic operations such as Braga Fresh Family Farms, Reiter Berry Farms and Lakeside Organic Gardens; plus national and regional political and conservation representation including the National Organic Program, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the California Department of Food  and Agriculture and more.

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Education sessions will feature leaders from across the industry

Attendees can look forward to exceptional culinary experiences included in all event passes. Enjoy breakfasts, lunches and coffee breaks sponsored by Nunhems/BASF and water stations by Blue Tech Water. The Summit also features specialty organic displays, with Braga Fresh offering vibrant salad presentations and Driscoll’s providing exquisite fruit displays. This carefully curated selection ensures that every bite highlights the best in organic produce. 

While at the Summit, attendees can enjoy in-depth discussions with exhibitors in the organic sector, meet industry influencers, and gain insights into organic farming methods that are both sustainable and profitable. The nearly sold-out tradeshow will be available both days of the event, offering a chance to discover new products and services for organic operations while also networking, asking questions and learning what is on the horizon with their current providers.

The trade show offers opportunities for networking and in-depth conversation

The Ag Tech Opening Reception, sponsored by Strauss, opens this exciting industry event with live ag tech presentations from Fendt, Aigen Robotics, Degelman, Farm-ng, Titan Tire, Montag Manufacturing, Mahindra, Zimeno, Inc., DBA Monarch Tractor, Eco2mix and more.

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Celebrate Grower of the Year Dick Peixoto's success at Lakeside Organic Gardens. The award, sponsored by Fendt, will be presented after the keynote panel discussion, "What's Next for Organics?" Secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture Karen Ross will open the keynote discussion, which will feature panelists from the International Produce Association, JB Smith Companies and Braga Fresh Family Farms. Dave Puglia, president and CEO of Western Growers Association, will moderate the session.

To view the full schedule of seminars and to register, visit the Organic Grower Summit’s website.  Special grower pricing is available for Western Growers Association and California Certified Organic Farmers members. Reach out to their membership teams for a registration code.