The Organic Trade Association’s Sustainable Food Trade Action (SFTA) Council is aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and will be helping to bring diverse views to the United Nations 2021 Food Systems Summit by organizing the Independent Dialogue outlined below. This event, taking place virtually May 10th 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. EST, will bring together a diverse group of stakeholders to look at the ways organic can be part of the solution. Paul Schiefer, Sr. Director of Sustainability at Amy's Kitchen & Chair of OTA's Sustainable Food Trade Action Council, will lead the conversation. Six small breakout discussions will take place to ensure a deep dive into separate issues. Facilitators of these breakout groups will be members of the SFTA Council:



Organic as a solution to meet increasing demands from consumers and global markets, to address environmental pressures, and to achieve the UN sustainable development goals.

1. Feeding the world -- Olga Borquez, Wholesum Family Farms

2. Human health and wellbeing – Kevin Lee, Dr. Bronner’s

3. Climate action – Britt Lundgren, Stonyfield Farm

4. Socially responsible economic growth -- Tracy Favre, Fig Hill Farm Consulting

5. International trade – Emily Musgrave, Driscoll’s

6. Innovation – Matt Landi, Awe Sum Organics



Join us and be a part of the solution. We are allocating seats for 60 diverse stakeholders that will include organic farmers, scientists, food manufacturers, organic fiber, nutritionists, international players, and more. Register now, we might not be able to accommodate everyone who expresses interest, we will start a waitlist once we reach 60 attendees.



By registering for this event you are committing to being available to attend and be an active contributor in this conversation on May 10th from 2:00-4:30 p.m. EST. If you’re interested in participating in this important dialogue but unavailable to attend on May 10th, please contact Adrienne Messe to stay informed of the outcomes.

The American Spice Trade Association, the voice of the U.S. spice industry in the global market, is hosting their conferenece online May 10-13, 2021. 

Gwendolyn Wyard, Organic Trade Association's Vice President, Regulatory & Technical Affairs, will be a featured expert in the "Ask the Export - Organic Regulations, EMA" session taking place Thursday, May 13, 2021, 2:45 - 3:15 p.m. EST. This “Ask the Expert” session is an informal opportunity for members to raise questions and discussion topics of interest on organic regulations. Come prepared with specific questions on organics.