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Biofach

Wednesday, February 14, 2018 - 8:00am to Saturday, February 17, 2018 - 5:00pm

Biofach is the world's leading trade fair for organic food.

The Organic Trade Association will host a pavilion at the show. The activity copay is $600 for first time exhibitors, and $1000 for repeat exhibitors. The Organic Trade Association will provide a table top booth display within the Organic Trade Association pavilion, as well as pay for airfare and hotel for one comapny representative at BioFach.

Due to limited space at this event, each application is subject to approval. Participation is based on a first-come, first-served basis, and priority will be given to new-to-program Organic Trade Association participants.

For more information contact Monique Marez, Director of International Trade. 

Trade Show Information: 

Exhibition Center

Nuremberg, Germany 

Mexican Healthy Products Summit

Friday, January 26, 2018 - 8:00am to Sunday, January 28, 2018 - 5:00pm

The Mexican Healthy Products Summit is an invitation-only business-to-business trade show and conference linking healthy products suppliers with key retail buyers and distributors. Attendees are manufacturers of healthy products and pre-qualified key buyers of major supermarkets, specialty health stores, club stores, department stores, convenience stores, pharmacies, and distributors throughout Mexico. 

For more information contact Monique Marez, Director of International Trade. 

Meeting Information: 

Sheraton Bunganvillas Resort and Convention Center

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 

EcoFarm Conference

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 - 8:00am to Saturday, January 27, 2018 - 5:00pm

The Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm) is a non-profit educational organization whose mission is to nurture safe, healthy, just, and ecologically sustainable farms, food systems, and communities by bringing people together for education, alliance building, advocacy, and celebration. EcoFarm Conference features over 70 workshops, intensives, keynote speakers, an exhibitor marketplace, seed swap, awards banquet, live entertainment, mixers, and organic culinary fare. Workshops cover practical and cutting edge information on crop production, livestock, soil health, marketing, distribution, and farming and food system issues. As the oldest and largest organic farming conference in the West, EcoFarm is a prime networking and educational hub for farmers, ranchers, distributors, retailers, activists, researchers, and educators. For more information, contact Gwendolyn Wyard

The Organic Trade Association will be presenting in the following sessions at the Conference:

Organic Integrity in a Global Marketplace

Thursday, Jan. 25 - 8:30am Location: Chapel

Incredible growth in the organic marketplace is driving demand for organic crops sourced from around the world. The influx of organic imports is presenting new enforcement challenges and in 2017 the Washington Post highlighted some cases of fraud. While fraud is the exception, not the norm, any gap in oversight must be quickly addressed to protect organic producers and consumers. Join this session to learn how the National Organic Standards Board, organic certifiers and other stakeholders are working to establish new processes and best practices that will ensure the integrity of the global organic supply chain.

Speakers: Gwendolyn Wyard (OTA), Scott Rice (WSDA Organic), Jake Lewin (CCOF)

A Farm Bill For an Organic Future

Thursday, Jan. 25 - 3:30pm Location: Heather

Farm Bill is coming, and it will affect you! The Farm Bill is a defining piece of federal legislation that will frame the next five years of agriculture, conservation, social welfare, and other programs. Join organic policy experts to learn about this critical legislation and how organic advocates are working to build better policies and financial support for organic farmers and consumers in California and beyond. The session will highlight how farmers can get engaged by attending farmer fly-ins in D.C., meeting with elected representatives, and more.

Speakers: Laura Batcha (OTA), Kelly Damewood (CCOF), Brise Tencer (OFRF)

Meeting Information: 

January 24-27, 2018

Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds 

Pacific Grove, CA

Organic Grower Summit

Wednesday, December 13, 2017 - 8:00am to Thursday, December 14, 2017 - 5:30pm

Launched by the Organic Produce Network (OPN) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will bring organic growers, producers and processors to Monterey for two days of education, information and networking opportunities with their production supply chain and support service providers. 

The Organic Trade Association will speak at the Summit on a panel regarding "Issues Facing Organic Farmers Today". For more information contact Nathaniel Lewis, Farm Policy Director. 

Meeting Information:

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey, CA 

University of Maryland Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) Conference

Friday, November 17, 2017 - 8:00am to 3:00pm

ALEI is a joint venture between University of Maryland College Park, University of Maryland Francis Carey School of Law, and University of Maryland Eastern Shore focused on providing legal extension education to Maryland farmers. ALEI created an annual gathering to present issues and developments from a variety of perspectives to spread knowledge and spark conversations. The Conference attendees are a mix of farmers, policymakers, environmental activists, attorneys, and state officials, all with various interactions and relationships with farming and the environment.

The Organic Trade Association will be attending the Conference to speak on a panel about organic regulations, particularly organic livestock and the recent OTA suit. The Conference will take place from 8am-3pm on November 17th, the organic panel is scheduled for 8:45-9:30am.

For more information contact Kelley Poole, Vice President of Government Affairs. 

Conference Information: 

November 17th - 8:00am-3:00pm (The Organic Panel is scheduled for 8:45 - 9:30am)

Doubletree Hotel - Annapolis, MD

 

Farm Bill Listening Session - “The Next Farm Bill, Conversations in the Field”

Monday, October 9, 2017 - 10:00am

This is one of a few limited opportunities for organic stakeholders to get in front of the Committee and highlight organic priorities for the next Farm Bill.  All of the organic programs are vulnerable this Farm Bill cycle, so it is important to advocate for them. The Organic Trade Association asks you to attend and advocate directly for Farm Bill policies that promote a healthy organic marketplace, ensure that organic farmers continue to be successful, and expand organic production. Learn more about the Organic Trade Association's 2018 Farm Bill Priorities. 

The event starts at 10:00 a.m. Attendees will be asked to fill out a card when they arrive (early arrival is recommended) and an order for speaking will be announced. If you are able to participate or if you want to learn more about getting involved, please reach out to Megan Debates, Director of Legislative Affairs and Coalitions at the Organic Trade Association (202.403.8643, mdebates@ota.com).

2017 Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference

Monday, October 9, 2017 - 8:00am to Friday, October 13, 2017 - 6:00pm

The 2017 Textile Exchange Sustainability Conference offer participants the latest research, trends, innovations, and solutions to challenges faced by the apparel and textile industry. Through active participation, the outcomes of this event will identify action items to develop a roadmap to 2030 for the industry.

If you would like to connect with Organic Trade Association at the conference, please contact OTA's Vice President of Government Affairs, Kelley Poole.

Conference Information: 

October 9-13, 2017

Washington, D.C.

Organic & Non-GMO Forum 2017

Monday, November 6, 2017 - 11:15am to Tuesday, November 7, 2017 - 9:15am

The third annual Organic & Non-GMO Forum: Oilseeds and Grains at the Crossroads, brings together handlers, buyers and processors to address current and future challenges in meeting growing demand for organic and non-GMO products and other emerging opportunities for specialization in conventional agriculture. This event covers both the practical and business end of the organic, non-GMO and conventional supply chain and addresses the growing opportunities and significant challenges in this sector. Register now.

The Organic Trade Association will speak on a panel discussing "Transitioning to Organic: Challenges in the Field and Marketplace", taking place November 6th from 4:15pm-5:00pm. For more information contact Nate Lewis, Farm Policy Director. 

Forum Information: 

November 6-7, 2017

St. Louis, MO

Farm Bill Listening Session with Rep. Annie Kuster: Hanover, NH

Tuesday, August 22, 2017 - 11:00am

Congresswoman Annie Kuster invites you to join her for a Farm Bill Listening Session. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on agriculture, nutrition, land conservation, forestry, rural development as Congresswoman Kuster and the House Agriculture Committee begin work on the 2018 Farm Bill.

Tuesday, August 22
Dartmouth Organic Farm
100 Lyme Road
Hanover, NH
11:00 AM – 12:30PM

Please RSVP to Sam Cooper-Wall at Sam.Cooper-Wall@mail.house.gov or (603) 595-2006, or contact Megan Debates to learn more.

Farm Bill Listening Session with Rep. Annie Kuster: Boscawen, NH

Wednesday, August 16, 2017 - 3:00pm

Congresswoman Annie Kuster invites you to join her for a Farm Bill Listening Session. This is an opportunity to share your thoughts on agriculture, nutrition, land conservation, forestry, rural development as Congresswoman Kuster and the House Agriculture Committee begin work on the 2018 Farm Bill.

Wednesday, August 16
UNH Cooperative Extension
315 Daniel Webster Highway
Boscawen, NH
3:00PM – 4:30PM

Please RSVP to Sam Cooper-Wall at Sam.Cooper-Wall@mail.house.gov or (603) 595-2006, or contact Megan Debates to learn more. 

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