Organic Industry Event

Researchers from Maryland, Minnesota, and California present their findings on the impacts of cover-crop grazing on food safety and soil health for fresh spinach and cucumbers in organic systems. This webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of how grazing of cover crops in fresh vegetable production systems can be implemented in 3 different climates (humid coastal, humid continental, and semi-arid). This work has been completed through funds from a USDA -ARS grant* in collaboration with The Organic Center, University of California, University of Minnesota, University of Maryland Eastern Shore and USDA-ARS.

*Funding for this project was made possible by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service through grant # 19-1046-001-SF. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.

The Organic Center webinars are open to all and recorded. Register to gain access to the recording when made available on demand.

Date/Time: Wed., July 20th at 2 pm Eastern

Speakers:

• Sejin Cheong, DVM, MPVM student | UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
• Emily E. Evans, Researcher & MAES Communications Specialist | University of Minnesota’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
• Amélie Gaudin, PhD, Associate Professor of Agroecology | UC Davis, Department of Plant Sciences
• Alda Pires, PhD, Associate Agronomist and Associate Specialist in Cooperative Extension | UC Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine
• Sequoia Williams, PhD student Soils and Biogeochemistry | UC Davis, Gaudin Lab
• Amber Sciligo, PhD, Director of Science Programs | The Organic Center (facilitator)

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Open to All

This webinar will be recorded and shared out with all registrants within 48 hours of completion. Sign up to be on the list to get all resources and on-demand recording link.

The NOSB will meet in Providence, RI to discuss substances petitioned for addition to or deletion from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances due to sunset from the National List in 2024, and recommendations on organic policies. Please visit the NOSB Meetings page for further information and instructions.

Meeting Information: TBD

The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) is pleased to announce its 10th Botanical Congress, a two-day virtual symposium themed “Botanicals and Planet Earth, 2022”. For the first time, the congress will be held virtually over two days: August 16-17, 2022, 9am-1pm PT / 12-4pm ET daily. They will be exploring issues directly impacting those companies and individuals conducting business in the botanical/herbal and dietary supplement industries.  

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In commemoration of AHPA’s 40th anniversary, AHPA deems it fitting to also celebrate this great planet we call home by shining a spotlight on Planet Earth during the Botanical Congress. The goal is to focus on ways the industry can both address relevant issues such as pesticides and supply chain delays and, more importantly, caucus amongst like-minded individuals to explore solutions that will help heal, restore and regenerate our planet. 

The NOSB will meet in Sacramento, CA to discuss substances petitioned for addition to or deletion from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances due to sunset from the National List in 2024, and recommendations on organic policies. Please visit the NOSB Meetings page for further information and instructions.

Meeting Information:

Holiday Inn Sacramento Downtown - Arena

300 J Street

Sacramento, California

Reservations Link: 2022 Fall NOSB Board Meeting or  +1 877 666 3243 (Group name: National Organic Standards Board)

Room reservation cutoff date: Friday, September 24, 2022

NOSB Fall Meeting 2021 dates:

• Public Comment Webinar Day 1: Tuesday, October 18 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern
• Public Comment Webinar Day 2: Thursday, October 20 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern
• NOSB Public Meeting Day 1: Tuesday, October 25 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific
• NOSB Public Meeting Day 2: Wednesday, October 26 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific
• NOSB Public Meeting Day 3: Thursday, October 27 from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Pacific

The meetings are open to the public, and no registration is required, except to sign up for oral comments. Times shown for face-to-face meetings are always in the meeting location’s local time zone; Webinars and commenting deadlines are always based on the Eastern time zone.

Register now to join the first-ever Organic Trade Association booth at Food Ingredients Europe from December 6- 8, 2022! This show draws buyers from across the European market and beyond, and is specific to food ingredients. The show is co-located with Health Ingredients Europe. 

The show is great for companies with ingredients designed for further processing/manufacturing as well as retail-ready ingredients. Transportation to/from the airport is at your own cost. OTA does not cover shipping costs for your products to Europe; however, OTA will provide logistical support for shipping. You are expected to arrive in Paris no later than December 5th, 2022. Please direct any questions to Alexis Carey. 

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September 28-October 1, 2022 (Philadelphia, PA, U.S.)

The Organic Trade Association and Food Export NE look forward to hosting a wide array of international buyers from around the world at Expo East 2022. We will arrange 1 on 1 meetings for you based on buyer interest in your product(s). Interested? Email Alexis Carey

July 13-14, 2022 (Monterey, CA, U.S.)

The Organic Trade Association will host produce buyers from Asia and Mexico at the Organic Produce Summit Buyers Mission. We will arrange 1 on 1 meetings with U.S. companies exhibiting during the summit. Interested? Email Alexis Carey

April 2-4, 2022 (London, UK)

The Organic Trade Association will attend this Natural and Organic Europe for the first time in 2022. The trade show geared at organic and natural importers, distributors, and retailers in the UK. It’s great opportunity for companies with retail ready products as well as ingredients. Interested? Email Alexis Carey

April 2-4, 2022 (London, UK)

OTA will attend Natural and Organic Europe for the first time in 2022. The trade show geared at organic and natural importers, distributors, and retailers in the UK. It’s great opportunity for companies with retail ready products as well as ingredients. Interested? Email Alexis Carey