March 12-14
Portland, OR
Pleae contact Dr. Amber Sciligo, Director of the Organic Trade Center, to schedule a time to meet on-site at this event!
Organicology spotlights the newest research, inspiring keynotes, engaging workshops, fantastic entertainment, celebration and connection.
Organicology brings together contributors, advocates and change-makers from across the organic trade to revolutionize food, agriculture and economic models for the better.
Together we share our work, progress, and challenges, unearth possibilities and build deep connections needed to grow the organic agriculture movement today and for an ever-improving future. Organicology is designed with a rebellious spirit and forward focus and promotes cross-pollination as attendees share time and space with not only their peers, but with a wide range of trade practitioners, creating opportunities to better understand the whole of which they are part.
***OTA members get a 30% off full conference tickets using code: ORGANICTRADE30***
Organic Trade Association Staff Speakers:
Dr. Amber Sciligo, PhD, Director of the Organic Center
March 12 | 3 p.m.
Workshop: Reducing Plastic Along the Supply Chain: Challenges and Opportunities to Plastic Alternatives, Recycling and Reuse
The organic industry is highly motivated to reduce its reliance on plastic tools and lead innovation that creates alternative pathways for plastic recycling and reuse. This workshop will highlight the importance of reducing plastic in the food supply chain and present strategies and success stories for swapping out plastic tools with alternatives, extending the life of existing plastic tools, recycling plastic through new business partnerships, and reusing plastic in creative ways. The discussion component of the workshop will allow attendees to share their own stories, both challenges and solutions, and contribute to the crowdsourcing of information related to the types of plastic being used, alternatives that exist, and strategies to recycle, reduce, and reuse.
Space is limited. Registration required.
Matt Landi | Vice President of Industry Relations, Organic Trade Association
March 13 | Breakout Sessions | 1:00 PM
State Organic Network: Honing Strategies to Advance Organic State by State
Let’s talk about state organic advocacy! Come ready to contribute to the conversation: What conditions are you working in? What is the status of organic in your state? This session will help you tailor a state organic action plan and improve your state advocacy.
Tom Chapman | Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
March 13 | Breakout Sessions | 2:45 PM
National Organic Standards Board – Where Influence and Change in Organic Happens
Calling organic supply chain members: Want to advocate for your business or sector but don’t usually get involved? We’ve got you covered and will help you make a difference. Come by for a brief overview of the National Organic Standards Board process and what’s at stake for the organic sector. Then tell us what’s on your mind. We’ll capture your thoughts, compile a consolidated document and submit it to the NOSB ahead of their April 2025 meeting.
