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International Briefing
Thursday, February 11, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm 2021 has brought a series of significant trade policy changes for businesses importing and exporting organic products. Join the Organic Trade Association’s international trade team for a member briefing on February 11 at 4 p.m. Eastern / 1 p.m. Pacific to discuss policy changes in the UK, EU, Mexico, India, and Canada that will impact your organic business.
We’ll discuss the status of trade, the implications for organic, and what to expect next. We will also share more about our global promotion plans for 2021, and how you can get involved in our grant-funded marketing activities. The briefing will be interactive, with ample time for discussion and questions throughout.
This event is only open to Organic Trade Association Members. Contact Alexis Carey, International Trade Manager, to register!
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4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Biofach eSpecial
Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 9:00am to Friday, February 19, 2021 - 5:00pm The trade fair duo BIOFACH and VIVANESS will take place February 17-19, 2021 completely digitally. BIOFACH is the place where people share their passionate interest in organic food, get to know each other and exchange views, since 1990.
Although we will not be traveling together to Nuremburg, OTA is hosting virtual exhibits for US organic companies in the online OTA and USDA exhibit space!
Organic Trade Association will be speaking in the following session during the online conferencing programming:
Challenges and Solutions on Import-Export EU USA in New Legislation
The US and EU regulations in regard to import are in full change. What are the main changes and how will it affect the import-export practice of today? And which role plays the topic of group certification in the import area?
Speakers:
- Alexis Carey, Organic Trade Association
- Johanna Mirenda, Organic Trade Association
- Johanna Stumpner, Assoziation ökologischer Lebensmittelhersteller e.V.
- Bo Van Elzakker, Alliance for Organic Integrity
Moderators:
- Karst Kooistra, Tradin Organic Agriculture B.V
- Benedetta Merlo, Organic Processing and Trade Association Europe (OPTA)
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Gulfood
Sunday, February 21, 2021 - 9:00am to Thursday, February 25, 2021 - 5:00pm Gulfood will be taking place February 21-25, 2021 in Dubai. This edition Gulfood will equip the entire food industry to prepare for the inevitable changes and surge of demand that have bestowed upon us rapidly - online and at the event.
Organic Trade Association will host an organic pavilion at the show for 6 U.S. organic companies. The exhibit space in this pavilion has already been filled. If you are interested in learning more in case space becomes available, contact Alexis Carey, International Trade Manager.
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VIRTUAL MOSES Conference: Growing Stronger Collaborative Conference on Organic & Sustainable Farming
Monday, February 22, 2021 - 9:00am to Saturday, February 27, 2021 - 5:00pm The 2021 MOSES Conference will be a 5-in-1 virtual event taking place February 22-27, 2021, in partnership with GrassWorks, Iowa Organic Association, OGRAIN, the University of Wisconsin, and Fairshare CSA Coalition.
The theme for the 2020 MOSES Conference is Growing Stronger: Collaborative Conference on Organic & Sustainable Farming. Learn the latest on organic and sustainable production during the 5-in-1 virtual event that combines the MOSES Organic Farming Conference, GrassWorks Grazing Conference, OGRAIN Organic Grain Conference, Midwest Organic Pork Conference, and Organic Vegetable Production Conference. With more than 60 workshops and opportunities to connect through roundtables on food system and farming issues, and more than 70 exhibitors, this event has the content you need to make critical decisions for your farm. Learn more!
The Organic Center's Dr. Jessica Shade will be speaking in the following conferece workshop:
Build Soil Health & Suppress Pathogens in Organic Systems | February 24, 2021 | 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. EST
Organic farming techniques have long been proven to help foster and restore soil health, replenish soil organic carbon, and preserve underground biodiversity. But, some organic strategies provide a bigger boost to soil health than others. Discover which practices are most effective at building soil health and sequestering carbon, and their impact on organic yields. We'll also discuss the connections between building soil health and suppressing pathogens.
Speakers:
- Dr. Jessica Shade, The Organic Center
- Timothy Bowles, University of California Berkeley
- Robert Crystal-Ornelas, University of Maryland
- Alda Pires
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Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) Fly-In
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 9:00am to Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 5:00pm The Organic Trade Association Farmers Advisory Council (FAC) will be hosting their annual fly-in virtually on February 23 and 24. Organic farmers and regional farm organizations from across the country will meet with members of Congress and USDA to discuss issues of importance including advancing organic standards, fighting climate change, and ensuring organic farmers get adequate support in federal COVID relief efforts. This event elevates the voice of farmers to our nation’s policymakers, particularly in a moment of Presidential transition. Participants will have an opportunity to welcome the new Biden administration and new Congress to educate them on the importance of organic to U.S. agriculture and our communities and amplify policy priorities identified by FAC.
For more information on, or to register for, the 2021 Virtual FAC Fly-In, contact the Organic Trade Association's Policy Associate, Ben Knuth.
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Wild Farm Alliance Webinar
Tuesday, February 23, 2021 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm Wild Farm Alliance is pleased to be partnering with The Organic Center, CCOF and an organic farmer on a webinar and live Q&A session discussing How Can and Why Should Certifiers Address the NOP Requirements for Biodiversity?
Even though the National Organic Program (NOP) requires biodiversity, growers benefit from it and consumers expect it, the NOP did not clarify what that means until they published their guidance in 2016. This has led to disparities in on-farm biodiversity strategy and certifier oversight, resulting in an unfair playing field for growers and certifiers. This webinar and live Q&A will focus on the importance of biodiversity for organic growers, biodiversity disparities, tools that certifiers are using to ensure that farmers are in compliance, and farmer strategies for maintaining and improving biodiversity. WFA also just updated a new resource for inspectors and certifiers that outlines positive indicators and red flags to look for when inspecting organic farms for biodiversity measures. Click here to download the resource.
The Organic Center's, Dr. Jessica Shade, will be speaking on the webinar, taking place Tuesday February 23rd 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. EST. It is free to attend but you must register in advance.
Speakers:
- Dr. Jessica Shade, Organic Center
- Peter Martinelli, Fresh Run Farm
- Sean Feder, CCOF
- Jo Ann Baumgartner, Wild Farm Alliance
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