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We the Land!
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 8:15am to Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 6:00pm August 2 – 4
Northampton, MA
We the Land! is a gathering for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers, Land Stewards & Farmers. This conference is rooted in the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust’s vision to advance land and food sovereignty in the Northeast region through permanent & secure land tenure for PoC farmers and land stewards in a sacred manner that honors our ancestors’ dreams ~ for regenerative farming, human habitat, ceremony, native species ecosystem restoration and cultural preservation.
Stephanie Jerger, OTA's Vice President of Operations, will be facilitating a 90-minute workshop, "What's organic got to do with me?" In this workshop, we’ll explore organic growing and certification. What does it take? What does it cost? What supports exist? Is it worth it for me? Make an informed decision about whether organic practices or certifications are the best choice for you.
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We the Land!
Friday, August 2, 2024 - 8:15am to Sunday, August 4, 2024 - 6:00pm August 2 – 4
Northampton, MA
We the Land! is a gathering for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers, Land Stewards & Farmers. This conference is rooted in the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust’s vision to advance land and food sovereignty in the Northeast region through permanent & secure land tenure for PoC farmers and land stewards in a sacred manner that honors our ancestors’ dreams ~ for regenerative farming, human habitat, ceremony, native species ecosystem restoration and cultural preservation.
Stephanie Jerger, OTA's Vice President of Operations, will be facilitating a 90-minute workshop, "What's organic got to do with me?" In this workshop, we’ll explore organic growing and certification. What does it take? What does it cost? What supports exist? Is it worth it for me? Make an informed decision about whether organic practices or certifications are the best choice for you.
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Agriculture Plastics Recycling Conference (APRC)
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 8:00am to Friday, August 16, 2024 - 6:00pm
August 14-16, 2024
The Dana on Mission Bay
1710 W Mission Bay Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
APRC is a recycling networking forum bringing plastic recyclers, brokers, farmers, nurseries, agricultural plastic manufacturers and government officials together to discuss the solutions to landfilling an open burning of waste agricultural plastics.
Amber Sciligo, The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs, will be presenting a poster that shows how The Organic Center is taking a systems approach to helping the organic industry reduce its plastic use.
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Newtopia Now 2024
Sunday, August 25, 2024 - 8:00am to Wednesday, August 28, 2024 - 7:00pm
August 25-28, 2024
Colorado Convention Center 700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202
Newtopia Now celebrates and empowers one of the key foundations of the entire natural and organic products industry: retailers. In fact, this thrilling new event was literally designed to best serve the diverse needs of retailers in what is an increasingly competitive marketplace. It offers myriad opportunities for meaningful connections with brands and other vital stakeholders. It showcases the most forward-thinking innovation in the industry today. And Newtopia Now invites retailers to dive deep into their industry, with educational sessions geared toward cutting-edge best practices, exploring meaningful trends and much more.
Stop by the OTA booth (#3012) to discuss all things organic!
Join OTA Co-CEO Matthew Dillon for the Cultivating Change: Retail Practices for Supporting Sustainable Brands & Agriculture session on August 26, from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm.
This session equips you with the knowledge and strategies to more effectively champion sustainable agriculture practices. We'll explore best practices for partnering with brands that prioritize regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable packaging. Gain valuable insights into how to translate these practices into clear messaging that resonates with your customers and moves mission-aligned products off your store shelves. Discover the leading retail initiatives focused on fostering a more sustainable food system—and learn how to apply these practices to your store.
Moderator: Anthony Corsaro, Co-founder Regen Coalition, Creator/Co-Host ReGen Brands
Panelists:
- Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO Organic Trade Association
- Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director, Regenerative Organic Alliance,
- Elizabeth, Candelaro, Chief Strategy Officer, Mad Agriculture
- Courtney Pineau, Executive Director, The Climate Collaborative
- Ryan Pintado-Vertner, Founder, Smoketown LLC
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