August 2 – 4

Northampton, MA

We the Land! is a gathering for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, Asian, SWANA & PoC Earth Workers, Land Stewards & Farmers. This conference is rooted in the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust’s vision to advance land and food sovereignty in the Northeast region through permanent & secure land tenure for PoC farmers and land stewards in a sacred manner that honors our ancestors’ dreams ~ for regenerative farming, human habitat, ceremony, native species ecosystem restoration and cultural preservation.

Stephanie Jerger, OTA's Vice President of Operations, will be facilitating a 90-minute workshop,  "What's organic got to do with me?" In this workshop, we’ll explore organic growing and certification. What does it take? What does it cost? What supports exist? Is it worth it for me? Make an informed decision about whether organic practices or certifications are the best choice for you.

August 25-28, 2024

Colorado Convention Center 700 14th Street Denver, CO 80202

Newtopia Now celebrates and empowers one of the key foundations of the entire natural and organic products industry: retailers. In fact, this thrilling new event was literally designed to best serve the diverse needs of retailers in what is an increasingly competitive marketplace. It offers myriad opportunities for meaningful connections with brands and other vital stakeholders. It showcases the most forward-thinking innovation in the industry today. And Newtopia Now invites retailers to dive deep into their industry, with educational sessions geared toward cutting-edge best practices, exploring meaningful trends and much more. 

Stop by the OTA booth (#3012) to discuss all things organic!

Join OTA Co-CEO Matthew Dillon for the Cultivating Change: Retail Practices for Supporting Sustainable Brands & Agriculture session on August 26, from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm. 

This session equips you with the knowledge and strategies to more effectively champion sustainable agriculture practices. We'll explore best practices for partnering with brands that prioritize regenerative agriculture, organic farming, and sustainable packaging. Gain valuable insights into how to translate these practices into clear messaging that resonates with your customers and moves mission-aligned products off your store shelves. Discover the leading retail initiatives focused on fostering a more sustainable food system—and learn how to apply these practices to your store.

Moderator: Anthony Corsaro, Co-founder Regen Coalition, Creator/Co-Host ReGen Brands

Panelists:

• Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO Organic Trade Association
• Elizabeth Whitlow, Executive Director, Regenerative Organic Alliance,
• Elizabeth, Candelaro, Chief Strategy Officer, Mad Agriculture
• Courtney Pineau, Executive Director, The Climate Collaborative
• Ryan Pintado-Vertner, Founder, Smoketown LLC

October 9 - 10, 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden 

Two days to elevate your business at the Nordic Organic Food Fair (est. 2012) and The Good Food Fair (brand new for 2024). You will leave with fresh inspiration to make a real difference for your business and customers to make sustainable choices.

Sarah Gorman, OTA's International Trade Manager will be in attendance.

The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) will meet 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 2026, and recommendations on organic policies.

Meeting Information:

• Hilton Portland Downtown (Meeting): 921 SW Sixth Avenue | Portland, OR 97204, T: + 1 503 226 1611
• The Duniway Hotel (Lodging) Rate: $180.00/night Reservation cutoff date: September 24, 2024

NOSB Fall 2024 Meeting dates:

Public Comment Webinars

• Day 1: Tuesday, October 15 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern
• Day 2: Thursday, October 17 from Noon - 5:00 pm Eastern

Public Meeting

• Day 1: Tuesday, October 22 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Pacific
• Day 2: Wednesday, October 23 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Pacific
• Day 3: Thursday, October 24 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Pacific

The meetings are free, open to the public, and no registration is required, except to sign up for oral comments. Details on how to make written and/or oral comments will be added when the meeting announcement publishes in the Federal Register. 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.

Fall 2024 National TOPP Meeting

Date TBD

Portland, OR

Available to Regional and National TOPP partners only

 

November 17-19, 2024
Montgomery, Alabama

The Professional Agricultural Workers Conference (PAWC) is a forum committed to a world that values and promotes equal opportunity equitable access to information and technology for sustainable development of communities and natural resources. The conference began in 1942 mainly with Tuskegee University and local and state support and participation. It is now national in scope including representatives from the national land grant community, and from the state, federal, and private sectors.

Amber Sciligo, The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs will be in attendance.