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NOSB Spring 2022 Meeting

Friday, April 22, 2022 - 8:30am to Thursday, April 28, 2022 - 6:00pm

The NOSB will meet in Crystal City, VA to discuss substances petitioned for addition to or deletion from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances due to sunset from the National List in 2024, and recommendations on organic policies. Please visit the NOSB Meetings page for further information and instructions.

Meeting Information:

The Westin Crystal City

1800 Richmond Highway

Arlington, Virginia 22202

Reservations +1 800-937-8461 (Group name: National Organic Standards Board)

Room reservation cutoff date: April 4, 2022 

NOSB Spring Meeting 2022 dates:

•    Public Comment Webinar Day 1: Tuesday, April 19 from Noon - 5:30 pm Eastern

•    Public Comment Webinar Day 2: Thursday, April 21 from Noon - 5:30 pm Eastern

•    NOSB Public Meeting Day 1: Tuesday, April 26 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern

•    NOSB Public Meeting Day 2: Wednesday, April 27 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern

•    NOSB Public Meeting Day 3: Thursday, April 28 from 8:30 am - 6:00 pm Eastern

The meetings are open to the public, and no registration is required, except to sign up for oral comments. Times shown for face-to-face meetings are always in the meeting location’s local time zone. Webinars and commenting deadlines are always based on the Eastern time zone.

Webinar: Black Farmer Justice: Past, Present, and Future

Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Black farmers have a rich history and promising future in the United States, even though the Black history of agriculture is often reduced to slavery and cotton plantations. In Farming While Black (2018), Leah Penniman argues that justice for Black people, farmers and otherwise, requires learning about Black histories of agriculture, creating new experiences in the natural world, and getting in touch with our food systems. With a panel of Black scholars, farmers, and activists, in this webinar we explore what justice for Black farmers is today, what it has been in the past, and what it can be in the future.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Maya Allen, PhD Candidate in Botony | The University of New Mexico
  • Teona Williams, PhD Candidate in History | Yale University
  • Ashley Gripper, PhD Candidate in Environmental Epidemiology | Harvard University
  • Laquanda Dobson, Chef and Farming Activist
  • Jayson Porter, PhD candidate in History | Northwestern University & Social Justice Intern | The Organic Center (Discussion Leader)

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This Webinar will be recorded and shared on demand. Register to receive access to the resources and recording after the webinar.

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WEBINAR: How Farming Systems Impact Bionutrients

Wednesday, November 17, 2021 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm

How plants are grown can have an immense effect on nutritional content. A healthy, high functioning soil will produce crops that are flavorful, aromatic, and nutritious. Studies have reflected this by showing that organic production can result in higher antioxidant levels. However, nutrition is still not well understood, and the actual nutrient levels in of crops can vary dramatically with farmer, season, and seed. This webinar will discuss what we know – and don’t know – when it comes to crop nutrition and highlight new technology and campaigns to better understand how to maximize the nutrition of our food.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Dan Kittredge, Executive Director | Bionutrient Food Association
  • Sara Newmark, Chief Operating Officer | True Grace Health
  • Tina Owens, Senior Director, Food & Agriculture Impact | Danone North America
  • Jessica Shade, PhD, Director of Science Programs | The Organic Center (Discussion Leader)
  • Andrew Smith, PhD, Chief Operating Officer | Rodale Institute

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Webinar will be recorded and made available on demand to all registrants within 2 business days.

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Organic Confluences Conference: Equity and Access in AgTech

Thursday, February 10, 2022 - 12:00pm to 5:00pm

The Organic Center is collaborating with the USDA ERS, California State University, Fresno, and Purdue University on a virtual conference series and hackathon examining agricultural technology (AgTech) in organic.

The conferences will examine potential opportunities for technology to support the organic sector, pitfalls when it comes to access and equity in AgTech, historical and current examples of AgTech exacerbating the pre-existing structures of racism in the food system, and methods for analyzing AgTech’s fit within organic ideals.

The two conferences will be virtual, followed by a hackathon, in collaboration with the Gathering for Open Ag Technology (GOAT), which will take place at the MOSES annual meeting with regional hubs throughout the US.

Feel free to participate in the virtual conferences even if you are not able to attend the hackathon! Register Now

Location: Virtual

This work is supported by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, OREI project # 2020-51300-32185.

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Organic PAC Oktoberfest Trivia Night

Thursday, October 28, 2021 - 6:00pm

Congress recently introduced the Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act, important bipartisan legislation that will shape the future of our industry. Learn more about how our congressional champions in Washington, D.C. fight for us by becoming part of Organic PAC.

 

By signing up to be a part of Organic PAC you will learn about upcoming events like our virtual Oktoberfest beer tasting and trivia night hosted by Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery and Organic PAC. This event is taking place on October 28 from 3-5pm PT / 6-8 p.m. ET. If you sign up to learn more you could be enjoying award winning organic beer and pretzels baked by a Michelin star restaurant!

Events like these include important legislative updates, the ability to network with your organic colleagues, and fun entertainment – like organic trivia. Sign up.

About Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery: In addition to making great, local beer the acclaimed Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery is one of the only female-owned and operated certified organic breweries in the country. Join founder and owner Emily Thomas for a beer tasting and learn more about her story and how she’s supporting her local community through organic beer.

 

About Manresa: A three star Michelin restaurant founded by David Kinch in Los Gatos, California Manresa serves up contemporary cuisine inspired by the California Coast. Kinch, a New York Times best-selling author, Emmy award winner and executive chef launched Manresa Bread in 2013 at the Palo Alto farmer’s market.  

 

About Organic PAC: Organic PAC provides financial assistance to candidates for Congress who are, or who can be, influential in protecting or promoting organic agriculture and trade. The bipartisan Organic PAC helps educate and elect candidates so that organic isn’t left behind. Organic PAC and the Organic Trade Association must obtain the prior approval of our member companies in order to solicit contributions from certain individuals affiliated with our member companies (i. e., the "restricted class," which includes a corporation's executive personnel and their families, and shareholders and their families). A member company may not approve solicitations by another trade association for the same calendar year. Please sign this form to grant Organic PAC and the Organic Trade Association that prior approval.

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Get Export Ready for 2022

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 - 2:00pm to 2:45pm

Are your organic products international travelers? If not, Organic Trade Association can provide the tools you need to get export savvy. Log on to this 45-minute briefing to learn about upcoming trainings that will provide those new to exporting the knowledge and logistical expertise to conduct business abroad with confidence. We’ll share a suite of tools designed to give U.S. organic producers visibility into key export markets. Finally, you’ll be able to take your newfound knowledge for a spin: hear about OTA’s 2022 export activities planned for U.S. companies in Europe, Asia, Canada, and the U.A.E. We are recruiting now for our early Spring opportunities. This webinar is open to all U.S. organic companies who are interested in international markets, and export opportunities for their products.

  • Esteemed Panelists:
  • Alexis Carey, Associate Director of International Programs | Organic Trade Association
  • Victoria Nwasike, President/CEO | Goldencrest Global

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Small Changes, Big Outcomes: The Impact of Organic Dairy on Reducing Synthetic Chemical Use

Wednesday, August 25, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

You may think your family’s food shopping decisions don’t have much of an impact. But when it comes to the positive impact of choosing organic dairy products, think again! Choosing organic means saying no to synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and drugs – especially antibiotics. And when you combine the impact of your organic ice cream with the organic yogurt used at your favorite diner, and the milk boxes in your child’s school lunch program, the use of organic dairy drastically reduces the amount of chemicals on our farms, and in our foods. Join us to explore a new tool for calculating the positive impacts of choosing organic dairy. And, learn how you can use the tool to advocate for changes to school lunch and other programs in your area.

  • Esteemed Presenters:
  • Megan DeBates, Vice President of Government Affairs | Organic Trade Association
  • Jessica Shade, Ph.D., Director of Science Programs | The Organic Center (moderator)
  • More to be announced soon!

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Summer Sunset Briefing: Prepare for the Fall NOSB Meeting

Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - 2:00pm to 3:00pm

Every five years, the National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) reviews each material on organic’s National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to either confirm it continues to meet the criteria for inclusion in organic production, or determine it is no longer eligible and will “sunset” from the list. In reviewing each material, the Board considers public comments, along with any new information about the substance’s impact to human and environmental health, or new alternatives to its use. At its Fall 2021 meeting, the NOSB is set to vote on the continued allowance of 30 materials currently used in organic crop and livestock production, as well as in the processing and handling of organic products.



Join OTA’s Regulatory Affairs team for an introduction to the National List and the sunset review process. We’ll also hear more about each of the materials scheduled to sunset this fall, and how organic stakeholders can give feedback on these materials and their importance in organic production.

  • Presenters:
  • Johanna Mirenda, Farm Policy Director
  • Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory & Technical Affairs

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Organic Week in Washington D.C.

Monday, March 28, 2022 - 9:00am to Wednesday, March 30, 2022 - 5:00pm

Organic Week is a place of discovery, collaboration and advocacy for farmers to retailers and everyone in between looking to help shape decisions that impact organic. 

Organic Week DC, previously scheduled for January 31 – February 2 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Washington, DC will now take place March 28-30 at the same location. Learn more about our COVID Health and Safety Plan.

This is a critical time for the organic sector. The Organic Trade Association’s Organic Week in Washington, D.C. is all about moving organic forward. Join us for 72-hours in the nation’s capital to work on solutions for the complex issues surrounding organic food and farming. We will focus on continuous improvement in organic, celebrate organic leaders, and work together to advance organic policy priorities. 

The InterContinental at the Wharf in Washington, D.C. is the Organic Week headquarters hotel where all activities will be based. Our Residency Packages deliver luxurious accommodations and tremendous convenience (that’s right, no Uber’s needed). All workshops, meetings, conference sessions, and receptions will be held on-site, making it easy to return to your room for breaks (or work). We’ve negotiated deeply discounted room rates that you won’t be able to reserve independently. Choose from our two member-exclusive residency packages for the best Organic Week experience!

Member Day

This day will be packed with sector council and task force in-person working sessions, meetings with federal agencies and departments, interactive sessions to plan for the next farm bill, and more. The day will be capped off with an event supporting Organic PAC, the only political action committee devoted to advancing organic’s voice with policymakers in our nation’s capital.

Conference Day

Thought-provoking keynotes will focus on the issues making news in organic from members of Congress, agency chiefs and other policy and industry influencers. A productive day will be followed by an evening to remember. We’ll wow you with a networking reception and Organic Dinner Celebration in honor of this inspiring week!

Advocacy Day

Members will work in small teams to attend hundreds of pre-scheduled meetings across Capitol Hill and then toast a full day of advocating for organic during our Congressional Reception.

Sponsorship Opportunities 

Gain exposure and stand out as an organic industry leader. Sponsorship opportunities range from $5,000 - $25,000.

Sign up to sponsor Organic Week today! You will feel good about your investment, and your sponsorship comes with a slew of benefits. Contact Douglas Korb to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. 

 

Questions before you register? We are here to help. Contact us

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