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Virtual Annual Membership Meeting

Wednesday, June 16, 2021 - 2:00pm

The Organic Trade Association Board of Directors invites you to our Annual Membership Meeting on Wednesday, June 16, at 11:30 a.m. Pacific / 2:30 p.m. Eastern. We will bring members together for advocacy, inspiration and networking.

Save your seat for this interactive and engaging virtual event where you will:

  • Explore key program priorities like continuous improvement, diversity, and climate change, and engage with us in advancing the work
  • Meet the incoming Board of Directors, celebrate our Member of the Year, and hear from special guest keynotes
  • Interact with our Board and staff, and network with your industry colleagues in topical breakout rooms
  • Leave with an exclusive digital edition of the 2021 Organic Industry Survey—full of the latest market trends, and forecasts.

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WEBINAR: Board of Directors Election Preview: Meet the Candidates

Monday, April 5, 2021 - 2:30pm

Organic Trade Association’s Board of Directors is democratically elected by its members – representing more than 9,500 organic businesses throughout all portions of the supply chain. Board elections are a unique opportunity for our members to decide – one vote per member organization – the future leaders of the organization. Join us for this interactive Webinar to learn more about the process, and meet the candidates vying for the five open seats. During registration, be sure to submit your questions for our Q&A session with the candidates!

  • Board of Director Co-Hosts:
  • Kellee James, Founder & CEO, Mercaris Corporation
  • Bob Kaake, Principal, Slice of Kaake Consulting
  • Candidates:
  • Matthew Dillon, VP Government Affairs & Social Impact, Clif Bar & Company
  • Tracy Favre, Owner, Fig Hill Farm Consulting
  • David Lively, Pioneer Emeritus, Organically Grown Company
  • Jeremiah McElwee, Chief Merchandising Officer, Thrive Market
  • Paul Schiefer, Senior Director of Sustainability, Amy’s Kitchen
  • Jeremy Vanderzyl, Director of Technical Services, Duncan Family Farms
  • Javier Zamora, Grower/Owner, JSM Organics

Exclusive to OTA members only

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand following the presentation to all registrants. 

Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

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WEBINAR: The Benefits of Technical Assistance for the Organic Industry

Friday, March 19, 2021 - 1:00pm

One of the main barriers for farmers transitioning to and staying in organic production is a lack of organic-specific farmer-focused technical assistance, putting technical assistance at the nexus of the organic industry’s biggest opportunities. Investments in technical assistance are important for all organic stakeholders who want to grow domestic organic acreage and maximize the benefits of organic for people and the planet. At this webinar, hear from Mallory Krieger of Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) and Ben Bowell of USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Oregon Tilth (OTCO), who are at the forefront of the mission to expand access to technical assistance for organic and transitioning farmers across production systems, scales, and geographic regions.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Mallory Krieger, National Program Director | Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) 
  • Benjamin Bowell, Organic Education Specialist | Oregon Tilth, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service & OATS Steering Committee
  • Johanna Mirenda, Farm Policy Director | Organic Trade Association & OATS Steering Committee (Discussion Leader)

Open to all

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation. Register to learn when it will be available. 

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WEBINAR: Introducing: Organic Market Basket

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - 2:00pm

Introducing: Organic Market Basket | Thursday, June 22, 2021 - 2:00 pm Eastern / 11:00 am Pacific 

The Organic Market Basket – a new set of data tools from Organic Trade Association (powered by SPINS) provides a periodic look at a hypothetical basket of twenty organic grocery items. The snapshot reports average price and volume changes for the range of items which, taken together, are broadly representative of U.S. organic retail food sales. By tracking a set of typical organic grocery purchases over time, we can gain a glimpse into what’s happening in the U.S. retail organic grocery market.  As we pass one year since the dramatic market upheaval of the pandemic, join us for a peek into the basket. Our experts will discuss the tools and answer your questions about the data.

  • Esteemed Panelists: 
  • Angela Jagiello, Director of Education & Insights | Organic Trade Association
  • Jeff Crumpton, Retail Business Consultant | SPINS

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation. Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

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WEBINAR: Climate Action Planning for Organic Brands with the CAMP Tool

Thursday, April 1, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Beyond following the regulations for organic, there are countless ways organic operations can innovate to advance both their environmental and social missions. OTA has a full suite of tools to assist you, including a module that helps companies fast track climate action, the new Sustainable Food Trade Action Council’s Climate Action Management Primer (CAMP). 

This accessible tool helps companies understand their value chain climate hotspots and the key actions to mitigate those impacts. This webinar will review CAMP offerings, including a climate action plan tutorial, hotspot analysis, climate materiality assessment, and clear action priorities. Attendees will also learn about the takeaways and improvements past CAMP participants have experienced after working with the tool. Join us for an introduction and an invitation to discover more.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Lisa Braun, Sustainability Technical Services Manager | Organic Trade Association (Discussion Leader)
  • Lia Colabello, Nuun Clean Planet Ambassador | Nuun Hydration
  • Justin Overdevest, Senior Associate | Good Company
  • Joshua Proudfoot, Principal | Good Company
  • Nicole Rakobitsch, Director of Sustainability | Organic Valley

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation.

Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

 

 

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WEBINAR: What's New with the Canadian Organic Standards

Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Join us on Thursday, March 11 - 1:00 p.m. Eastern / 10:00 a.m. Pacific, for a webinar on What's New with the Canadian Organic Standards.

Canada – the United States' largest organic trade partner – recently finalized a significant organic regulatory refresh. Existing Canadian producers, and those who export to Canada, now have a one-year grace period in which to achieve compliance with the changes. Join us for an update on the state of organic trade between Canada and the United States, a look back at the process behind the advancement of the standards, and a high level overview of the key changes. Our presenters will share in-depth materials that illustrate the new requirements, and will allow for generous time for questions. 

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Robert Anderson, Principal | Sustainable Strategies (Discussion Leader)
  • Alexis Carey, International Trade Manager | Organic Trade Association 
  • Tia Loftsgard, Executive Director | Canada Organic Trade Association 
  • Roxanne Beavers, Senior Reviewer and Inspector | Quality Assurance International

Complimentary to OTA members 

Not-yet member registrations: $149

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand approximately 2 business days following the presentation.

Registration to watch the webinar live closes at 1 pm Eastern / 10 am Pacific. If you register after this time, we will provide registration information to watch the presentation on demand after the Webinar is completed. 

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