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. 

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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