Organic Industry Event

February 12-15, 2024

Renaissance Arlington Capital View

Arlington, Virginia

The commissioners, secretaries and directors of agriculture from around the nation will gather with federal agencies, congressional leaders and industry stakeholders to talk about pressing agricultural and food policy issues.

January 30 - February 1, 2024

San Antonio, TX

The Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization created to benefit the accredited organic certifier community and the organic industry.

Scott Rice, OTA's Director, Regulatory Affairs will be in attendance to represent OTA and our members.

Contact Scott Rice if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

January 25-27, 2024

Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm

Frankfort, KY

OAK’s 13th Annual Organic Farming Conference returns to the KSU Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm in Frankfort, KY, from January 25-27, 2024. Join 450+ attendees to participate in workshops, educational sessions and farm tours. Farmers and local food advocates connect with inspiring speakers, current research, peer farmers and regional suppliers.

Contact Amber Sciligo if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

January 24-25, 2024

The City Club of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

The Sustainable Foods Summit will discuss approaches to move to circularity in the food industry. How can regenerative agriculture and biodiversity-friendly practices be encouraged? What is the role of upcycling? What new packaging materials are emerging for circularity? Such questions will be addressed in this North American edition. 

Since 2009, the Sustainable Foods Summit has been covering leading sustainability issues in the food industry. Organized by Ecovia Intelligence, the summit now takes place in the major geographic regions. Other editions are hosted in Europe (4-5 July, Amsterdam), the Asia-Pacific (Singapore), and Latin America (São Paulo).



Join Tom Chapman, OTA's Co-CEO on January 25 at 3 pm for a presentation on the Organic Opportunity Communications Toolkit as part of the Summit’s Session Four: Marketing & Customer Insights:

Session Title: Organic Market Outlook & Future Opportunity

Session Description: Shoppers today have increasingly high expectations for brands and retailers. They expect to see the full scope of their values reflected in the products they choose – including environmental sustainability, human health, animal welfare, and social justice. Thankfully, there is a label for that – USDA Organic! Whichever sustainability benefits are most important to your organic business, from reducing greenhouse gases to regenerating soil health, there is only one option that addresses the full suite of consumer preferences AND is backed by federal certification. Join Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association to learn about the organic market outlook, and data-driven tools that can help your sales or marketing teams articulate the environmental, health, social, and economic benefits of organic. 

He will also be participating in the panel discussion below:

Levers to Change Consumer Behavior 

It is argued that consumer behavior needs to change if the food industry is to become truly sustainable. Consumers need to be encouraged to make sustainable choices, as well as to use and dispose of food & packaging responsibly. The panel will debate changing consumer behavior. How can customers be nudged to make green decisions and be more responsible.

Panelists: 

•    Jason STEIN, Director of Category Management, NATIONAL COOP + GROCERS 

•    Lisa SPICKA DE BEVACQUA, Sustainability Consulting Director, NSF INTERNATIONAL 

•    Maria MAYSONET, Vice President Total Wellness, NIELSEN IQ

•    Tom CHAPMAN, Co-CEO, ORGANIC TRADE ASSOCIATION 

•    Angelina SKOWRONSKI, Sustainable Supply Chains, MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL 

 

Contact Adrienne Messe if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

January 21-23, 2024

Las Vegas Convention Center, West Hall

Las Vegas, NV

A Winning Bet for Your Business

Las Vegas is a gambling mecca, but specialty food industry professionals know that the Winter Fancy Food Show is always a winning bet! The Winter Fancy Food Show is where specialty food makers go to exhibit their newest and best products and where buyers go to find their next bestsellers. With thousands of industry professionals all under one roof, the Winter Fancy Food Show is three days of sampling, networking, and education designed to help grow your business. 

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Embrace USDA Organic Certification for Business Success with Organic Trade Association

Join the Organic Trade Association for an Organic Product Showcase and Market Overview. Explore how the USDA Organic label addresses consumer preferences for environmental sustainability, human health, animal welfare, and social justice, offering a unique opportunity for brands and retailers to connect with consumers. Don't miss the chance to taste delicious organic products, connect with industry members, and gain insights into the science and standards behind the organic label to foster business growth.

Speakers: Cassandra Christine, Director of Industry Relations, Organic Trade Association and Adrienne Messe, Associate Director of Events, Organic Trade Association

Contact Adrienne Messe if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

January 17-20, 2024

Asilomar Conference Grounds

Pacific Grove, CA

Featuring over 60 skill-building workshops, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, wine & beer tastings, networking, and the EcoFarm Expo.

Contact Cassandra Christine if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

December 12-13, 2023

Hyatt Regency Dallas

Dallas, Texas

Unconventional Ag 2023 brings awareness to the advances, developments, and value-added opportunities impacting the global oilseed and grain sector for the entire value chain.​

Join us in Dallas as we convene the top leaders, changemakers, and industry experts of global specialty oilseeds and grains. We'll discover the unconventional and enable you to you leverage new products, processes, and strategies for success. 

Tom Chapman, OTA's Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, will be in attendance and presenting during the following session:

Charting the Course: Organic Ag Policy and Future Trajectories

December 12, 2023 | 3:30-4:00pm 

Delve into the current policy priorities for organic agriculture in the US with this session. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry's trajectory including updates on the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, other regulatory advancements, and the future direction of organic farming policies.

Contact Adrienne Messe if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

Hope to see you there!

December 7-9, 2023

Mansfield Convention Center

Great Falls, MT

The Montana Organic Association;s (MOA) Annual Conference is back! It’s time to revamp and assess what it means to be an organic producer. As many other labels flood into the agricultural markets; “certified regenerative”, “certified humanely raised”, etc… MOA is bringing all these to the table and discuss what is really going on out there. Their is to bring in those who have always wondered, “what does it all mean?”

All producers, organic or not, new or old, large or small operations are welcome to come share in this celebration of Montana Agriculture.  

Cassandra Christine, OTA's Director of Industry Relations, Membership, and Development will be in attendance and available for meetings to discuss the lastest in organic. 

Contact Cassandra Christine to set up a meeting.

November 29 - 30, 2023

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Monterey, CA

The Organic Grower Summit Presented by Western Growers and OPN provides growers firsthand knowledge and information in a variety of areas ranging from Agtech to food safety to sustainability.

Through engaging educational sessions, insightful Keynote presentations and a trade show floor featuring nearly 70 exhibitors offering supply chain and service provider opportunities for growers, OGS is an event not to be missed! Learn more.

Cassandra Christine, OTA's Director of Industry Relations, Membership, and Development, and Tom Chapman, OTA's Chief Executive Officer/Executive Director, will be in attendance and available for meetings to discuss the lastest in organic. 

Contact Cassandra Christine to set up a meeting.

Register now to participate in the OTA pavilion at Gulfood 2024!

Gulfood is the largest food and beverage trade show in the Gulf Region and is among the largest food and beverage trade shows in the world. OTA companies repeatedly report strong success in attending Gulfood; the demand for organic products continues to grow rapidly in the U.A.E. and surrounding region. 

The deadline to register for Gulfood 2024 is November 3rd.

Registration for new participants and returning participants is $1200.00.

Your Registration Includes:

• Roundtrip airfare to/from Dubai for 1 person from your company booked through OTA’s travel agent
• Hotel stay for 1 person from your company for the duration of the event at the OTA group hotel, walking distance from the Dubai World Expo
• A countertop in the OTA pavilion for you to display your products, inclusive of logo graphics
• Shared translators in the OTA booth throughout the show  
• On-site show support  
• Please note any shipping of materials to the show is at your own cost, though OTA will help you coordinate shipping logistics

You are expected to arrive in Dubai on February 17th or 18th and have a company representative at your countertop for the duration of the show. Please note we are asking companies not to participate in both BioFach and Gulfood to allow for as many companies as possible to take advantage of OTA international events.

We hope you will join us!   

Register Now