April 8, 2025
Madison, Wisconsin
UW-Madison’s leadership in organic agriculture will be hosting a two-day international summit on the UW-Madison campus, themed “Organic Agriculture as a Solution to Global Challenges,” to be held on April 8th and 9th, 2025.
This event will feature a series of panels and discussions involving both domestic and international experts and discussions will span challenges we face as a global society and highlight how organic agriculture can serve as a solution to these challenges. Panelists will discuss their research and personal experience that document the positive impacts of organic management and markets, with ample time for audience engagement.
OTA Staff Speaker Schedule:
9:15 AM – 9:35 AM Keynote address: Organic as a Solution to Global Challenges Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
9:35 AM – 10:30 AM U.S. Organic Policies that are Working Tom Chapman, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM Organics as a Solution to Climate Change Amber Sciligo, Director of Science Programs, The Organic Center
