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WEBINAR: Introducing: Organic Market Basket

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 2:00pm

Introducing: Organic Market Basket | Thursday, June 22, 2021 - 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific 

The Organic Market Basket – a new set of data tools from Organic Trade Association (powered by SPINS) provides a periodic look at a hypothetical basket of twenty organic grocery items. The snapshot reports average price and volume changes for the range of items which, taken together, are broadly representative of U.S. organic retail food sales. By tracking a set of typical organic grocery purchases over time, we can gain a glimpse into what’s happening in the U.S. retail organic grocery market.  As we pass one year since the dramatic market upheaval of the pandemic, join us for a peek into the basket. Our experts will discuss the tools and answer your questions about the data.

  • Esteemed Panelists: 
  • Angela Jagiello, Director of Education & Insights | Organic Trade Association
  • Jeff Crumpton, Retail Business Consultant | SPINS

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation. Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

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WEBINAR: Climate Action Planning for Organic Brands with the CAMP Tool

Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Beyond following the regulations for organic, there are countless ways organic operations can innovate to advance both their environmental and social missions. OTA has a full suite of tools to assist you, including a module that helps companies fast track climate action, the new Sustainable Food Trade Action Council’s Climate Action Management Primer (CAMP). 

This accessible tool helps companies understand their value chain climate hotspots and the key actions to mitigate those impacts. This webinar will review CAMP offerings, including a climate action plan tutorial, hotspot analysis, climate materiality assessment, and clear action priorities. Attendees will also learn about the takeaways and improvements past CAMP participants have experienced after working with the tool. Join us for an introduction and an invitation to discover more.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Lisa Braun, Sustainability Technical Services Manager | Organic Trade Association (Discussion Leader)
  • Lia Colabello, Nuun Clean Planet Ambassador | Nuun Hydration
  • Justin Overdevest, Senior Associate | Good Company
  • Joshua Proudfoot, Principal | Good Company
  • Nicole Rakobitsch, Director of Sustainability | Organic Valley

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation.

Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

 

 

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WEBINAR: What's New with the Canadian Organic Standards

Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us on Thursday, March 11 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific, for a webinar on What's New with the Canadian Organic Standards.

Canada – the United States' largest organic trade partner – recently finalized a significant organic regulatory refresh. Existing Canadian producers, and those who export to Canada, now have a one-year grace period in which to achieve compliance with the changes. Join us for an update on the state of organic trade between Canada and the United States, a look back at the process behind the advancement of the standards, and a high level overview of the key changes. Our presenters will share in-depth materials that illustrate the new requirements, and will allow for generous time for questions. 

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Robert Anderson, Principal | Sustainable Strategies (Discussion Leader)
  • Alexis Carey, International Trade Manager | Organic Trade Association 
  • Tia Loftsgard, Executive Director | Canada Organic Trade Association 
  • Roxanne Beavers, Senior Reviewer and Inspector | Quality Assurance International

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

REGISTER NOW 

This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation.

Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

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VIRTUAL Buyers Mission: Healthy, Natural, and Organic Products

Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - 8:00am to Thursday, April 15, 2021 - 5:00pm

The Organic Trade Association and Food Export are planning a virtual buyers mission in place of the event we typically host at Expo West, to take place April 13-15, 2021. Meetings will take place 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST, but please note that some meetings could take place outside of these regular business hours to accommodate buyer time zones. While we would love to host the event in person at Expo West, we aren’t confident international travel will have resumed in time to host the wide range of buyers we typically bring to the show. 

Buyers from around the world will participate, and companies have been invited from South America, Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Kuwait, the U.A.E, the U.K. , and more! 



The cost to participate is $75 per company for OTA to register you with the online platform and schedule meetings for you with interested buyers. You will receive profiles of the participating buyers including contact information prior to your meetings. Please note we will be scheduling meetings based on buyer preferences and time zones, and meetings could occur outside of regular business hours. 

Contact Alexis Carey, OTA's International Trade Manager, if you have questions. Click here to register! 

For all USDA MAP programs, all of the products you promote must be USDA certified organic, produced in the USA, and made of 51% or more of U.S. based ingredients either by value (cost of the ingredients) or volume (against overall weight of the product).  This is the federal USDA regulation for participation and part of declaration you agree to when signing up for Organic Trade Association activities.  All supplier participants must complete Organic Trade Association’s online evaluation following the activity and a 6 month follow-up evaluation. All participants must also agree to be available online for the entire meeting window. 

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International Briefing

Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm

2021 has brought a series of significant trade policy changes for businesses importing and exporting organic products. Join the Organic Trade Association’s international trade team for a member briefing on February 11 at 4 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Pacific to discuss policy changes in the UK, EU, Mexico, India, and Canada that will impact your organic business.

We’ll discuss the status of trade, the implications for organic, and what to expect next. We will also share more about our global promotion plans for 2021, and how you can get involved in our grant-funded marketing activities. The briefing will be interactive, with ample time for discussion and questions throughout. 

This event is only open to Organic Trade Association Members. Contact Alexis Carey, International Trade Manager, to register! 

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Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) Fly-In

Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 9:00am to Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 5:00pm

The Organic Trade Association Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) will be hosting their annual fly-in virtually on February 23 and 24. Organic farmers and regional farm organizations from across the country will meet with members of Congress and USDA to discuss issues of importance including advancing organic standards, fighting climate change, and ensuring organic farmers get adequate support in federal COVID relief efforts.  This event elevates the voice of farmers to our nation’s policymakers, particularly in a moment of Presidential transition. Participants will have an opportunity to welcome the new Biden administration and new Congress to educate them on the importance of organic to U.S. agriculture and our communities and amplify policy priorities identified by FAC.

For more information on, or to register for, the 2021 Virtual FAC Fly-In, contact the Organic Trade Association's Policy Associate, Ben Knuth

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WEBINAR: Organic Newsbreaker Panel

Wednesday, January 27, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

2020 was a year of unprecedented turmoil. It featured a global pandemic, resultant spikes in unemployment, climate related natural disasters, and widespread outcry for racial justice, and was capped off by a historic and bitterly contested election. As it pertained to organic, shopping patterns were upended, workforces were stretched, legislative and regulatory progress were halted, and organic products experienced unprecedented sales. What will the coming year hold for organic, and for the overall agricultural landscape? Join Organic Trade Association for a conversation with leading reporters on the issues and stories they will be tracking this year.  

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Laura Batcha, Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director | Organic Trade Association
  • Spencer Chase, Managing Editor | Agri-Pulse
  • Elizabeth Crawford, Deputy Editor | FoodNavigator-USA
  • Gregg Hillyer, Editor In Chief | Progressive Farmer
  • Naomi Starkman, Founder & Editor-in-Chief | Civil Eats

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

This webinar will be recorded. Register to be updated when the recording is available. 

Registration closes at 1 pm Eastern. If you register after 1 pm, we will provide you access to view the recording within 48 hours of its completion. 

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Organic Trade Association Member Community Roundtable

Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Join the Organic Trade Association Board of Directors on February 3, 2021 at 2 p.m. Eastern for an interactive presentation from member community representatives and a chance to connect to the conversations, issues, and actions impacting the organic sector.

The organic supply chain is complex. It ranges from fruits and vegetables, from milk and grains, and from cotton and hemp, to a sophisticated range of consumer-ready products. The dedicated individuals and businesses behind these diverse offerings make up the Organic Trade Association membership. Driven by the desire to collaboratively work together to address challenges and take advantage of opportunities, a growing number of task forces, sector councils, and working groups provide an effective way for members of all types and sizes to engage in issues that matter across organic. The member community agendas are wide-ranging, from standards development to consumer education, from food safety to labeling issues, and from research priorities to climate change mitigation.

During a virtual roundtable the Board will hear from council officers, task force volunteers, and expert staff about their annual workplans. Join us for this lively report-out and chance to engage in the work with your organic peers!

This event is only open to Organic Trade Association members. Contact us if you're interested in attending! 

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The Organic Center Virtual Benefit

Wednesday, May 26, 2021 - 4:00pm

The Organic Center will hold the largest ever virtual organic celebration on May 26, 2021 to showcase the latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic farming, food and products.

Organic industry leaders and consumers will come together for the virtual event to celebrate the (in)credible science behind organic. The celebration will feature inspiring keynote speeches, informative research updates and organic recipe tutorials with influencer watch parties, raffle prizes, and ways to support sponsor companies and engage in the work of The Organic Center.

“The Organic Center is committed to the pursuit and achievement of sound science for the public good. Its research empowers consumers and helps strengthen and expand sustainable farming to make organic even better by tackling critical issues like soil health, biodiversity and how organic can positively impact the environment and human health,” said Bob Kaake, Organic & Natural Technical Director at General Mills and member of The Organic Center’s Board of Trustees.

Kaake added: “By leading with science, The Organic Center is at the forefront showing how organic agriculture can be part of the solution to climate change. Please support The Organic Center so it can continue to provide ‘(In)credible Science, Credibly Sourced.’”

The virtual benefit will include live and pre-recorded program elements that feature the latest science on the environmental and health benefits of organic farming, food and products. With no cost to attend the event, the consumer audience is expected to be large and diverse.

Dr. Tyrone Hayes, groundbreaking biologist and activist, will be one of a handful of inspirational keynote speakers. Fan-favorite celebrity Chef Megan Mitchell will create video tutorials with custom recipes created from sponsor products. The virtual menu will be shared in advance so attendees can follow along from home.

The event will be held during Natural Products Expo West, and will be hosted on New Hope Network’s Natural Products Expo Virtual platform, which will also be the digital site for the organic and natural products community to access other virtual components of Natural Products Expo West. The Organic Center’s annual celebration has for 15 years been one of the most highly anticipated events at Expo, and is the single biggest fundraising event for The Organic Center.

“We are very excited about our new venue for our benefit in 2021, and the potential to tell organic’s amazing story to a bigger audience than ever before,” said Dr. Jessica Shade, Director of Science Programs for The Organic Center. “The COVID-19 pandemic has caused us to do things in new ways, and it’s made organic, and the research on organic, even more important.”

“At Organic Valley, we know the world needs more organic food. Research from The Organic Center shows the benefits of organic food and farming, and is essential to debunking myths and maintaining trust in the Organic seal. As a TOC board member, I believe funding this research is critical. The Organic Center continues to conduct and support innovative research on organic animal care, climate-smart farming practices, and more,” stressed Logan Peterman, Agricultural Data Scientist for Organic Valley and trustee for The Organic Center.

Current sponsors for the 2021 event are Albert Lea Seed House, Aurora Organic Dairy, Cal-Organic/Grimmway Farms, Danone, Firmenich, Lundberg Family Farms, New Hope Network, Organic Valley, Presence Marketing, Rogue Creamery and Whole Foods Market.

There are six levels of sponsorship available. Contributions support The Organic Center’s work and allow it to continue to be THE trusted resource for scientific reporting on agriculture and food. For details on how to be one of the benefits sponsors, contact Douglas Korb.

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VIRTUAL Toast to Organic!

Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Please join us on December 15 at 4:30 pm EST for a virtual toast to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Organic Foods Production Act and chart the path forward for continuous improvement with a new partnership between the Organic Trade Association and the Arizona State University Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems. 

Our interactive program will be hosted by Organic Trade Association CEO Laura Batcha and feature Dr. Kathleen Merrigan along with many diverse voices from the public and private sectors.   

RSVP NOW for updates on our special guests, a signature organic cocktail recipe, and chances to win great organic raffle prizes. 

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