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Organic Grower Summit 2024 announces education sessions
The December trade show features seminars led by industry experts, speakers and a keynote panel that includes WGA President Dave Puglia. Get the details here.
October 22, 2024
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The Organic Grower Summit (OGS), set for Dec. 4-5, will feature a comprehensive lineup of expert-led seminars, industry-leading speakers and a special keynote panel, opened by California Secretary of Agriculture Karen Ross. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving organic market, including education on the latest ag tech, soil health innovations and government regulations.
The event ’s keynote panel, featuring Western Growers Association President and CEO Dave Puglia, will provide insights on the future of organic farming. The luncheon will also feature the prestigious Grower of the Year Award, presented by Fendt.
Sponsored by the International Fresh Produce Association, Certis Biologicals and Bank of America, the OGS seminar program will offer seven sessions exploring these topics and more:
Will ag tech make organic farms more profitable?—Features moderator Walt Duflock, Western Growers Association; Bartley Walker, Pacific Ag Rentals; Daniel Bernstein, HawkTower; and Larry Jacobs, Jacobs Farm Del Cabo.
Regenerating soil health with organic practices—Features moderator Brise Tencer, Organic Farming Research Foundation; panelists Eric Brennan, USDA Agricultural Research Service; Karen Lowell, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; and Scott Park, Park Farming Organics.
A whole systems approach to managing pests and weeds? A rundown on best practices— Features moderator Vonnie Estes, International Fresh Produce Association; panelist: Eric Morgan, Braga Fresh; Doug Currier, Organic Materials Review Institute; Kim Horton, Taylor Farming; and Gina Colfer, Wilbur Ellis Ag.
Organic, regenerative or both: What does the market want? Grower and retailer point of view—Features moderator Eric Morgan, Braga Fresh; panelists Ann Marie Hourigan, Whole Foods Market; La Rhea Pepper, Textile Exchange; Tim Nuss, Nuss Farms; and Thaddeus Barsotti, Capay Organic.
How's SOE going so far? A closer look at USDA's Strengthening Organic Enforcement Rule— Features panelists Jennifer Tucker, National Organic Program; John McKeon, Taylor Farms; Connie Karr, Accredited Certifiers Association; and Merideth Kiser, Heath & Lejeune.
Matt Jungmann, national events director at Farm Progress, said, "This year’s revamped schedule gives Organic Grower Summit attendees a unique chance to connect with industry experts in the field and on the retail side, explore new innovations and learn how to make their operations more efficient and profitable."
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.
Jul 10 - Jul 11, 2024
Jul 10 - Jul 11, 2024
Where retail and buying organizations from across North America will meet with organic growers, shippers, processors and distributors in this intimate and energetic even devoted exclusively to organic fresh produce.
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