Organic Produce Summit | July 14-16
Monterey, CA
Organic Produce Summit (OPS) has been an intimate, grassroots-style must-attend event since 2016. With engaging educational sessions, farm tours, special events, and a typically sold-out trade show, OPS offers a unique, immersive experience for all industry professionals.
Join us next year, July 14-16, 2026, in Monterey, CA for the annual summit.
Access the digital directory for an overview of the Organic Produce Summit experience!
Don't Miss OTA-Led Educational Sessions
The Organic Advantage: Communicating Value to Consumers in a Shifting Retail Landscape
- Thursday, July 16 | 9:00–9:50 a.m. PT
- Marriott, San Carlos Ballroom I
- Moderator: Tom Chapman, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
Learn how responsible sourcing and organic production have become a competitive advantage in today's retail environment. This session explores consumer demand for transparency, authentic storytelling, and effective retail strategies that help drive organic sales.
A Good Deal for All: Building Strong, Vibrant & Equitable Local Food Systems Through Engaged Partnerships
- Wednesday, July 15 | 2:30–4:00 p.m. PT
- Marriott, San Carlos Ballroom III
- Speaker: Matt Landi, VP of Industry Relations, Organic Trade Association
This interactive workshop explores how retailers, growers, and suppliers can build stronger partnerships through effective merchandising, storytelling, pricing strategies, and shared language around values such as organic. Attendees will gain practical ideas for strengthening local and organic food systems while creating successful outcomes for retailers, farmers, and consumers.
OTA Staff Attending: Matt Landi , VP of Industry Relations | Lucie Shamlou , Industry Relations Coordinator | Tom Chapman, Co-CEO