Connect to a vibrant community of organic business professionals. In place of Natural Products Expo East 2020, New Hope Network has launched Spark Change, a dynamic virtual platform that is helping the natural and organic industry stay connected. Check out the full agenda here, the platform has a jam-packed schedule through the end of the year! Unlike our annual in-person advocacy day during Organic Week DC, this event is solely dedicated to the issue of climate change and only a handful of meetings with key lawmakers selected by OTA will be scheduled. Dr. Bronner’s . The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) typically meets twice per year in various locations around the United States. Ranked #1 on Conde Nast Traveler's best D.C. hotels, the InterContinental is located on the Potomac River with incredible views in D.C.’s recently revitalized Southwest waterfront promenade. We also act fast to correct misinformation in the media, and to proactively promote the inspiring work of Organic Trade Association members. Beginning in 2020, in addition to the usual wide array of subjects and practical information for farmers, each Southern SAWG conference will offer specially-curated information and activities addressing a timely topic or issue. Each Board member serves on one of the three committees: Executive, Community Relations, or Governance. Organic Trade Association is exhibiting in the Product Discovery Zone, featured as an industry partner in the Resource Center, and collaborating with New Hope on educational content for the Organic and Regenerative Agriculture Community Event Day coming up on October 28, 2020! Megan Debates, Organic Trade Association's Director of Legislative Affairs and Coalitions, will be a featured presenter! Equipment & Service for Commerce and Industry, ICT - Information & Communications Technologies, Fashion - Apparel - Textiles - Leather - Fur, Wine & Spirits - Viticulture & Enology - Beer, Fishing - Commercial Marine Professionals, National Exhibition and Convention Center, Dubai World Trade Centre (Dubai Exhibition Centre), Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos - Fibes, Tokyo International Exhibition Center (Tokyo Big Sight), Parc des expositions de Besançon - Micropolis, Metz - Centre International des Congrès et Foires Expositions, Centre Expo Congrès - Mandelieu-la-Napoule, Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center, ICC Sydney - International Convention Centre Sydney, China Import and Export Fair Pazhou Complex. The Organic Trade Association Board Meeting will take place on August 19, 2020 from 9:00am - 4:00pm EST. Learn more about how advancing organic mitigates climate change. Our path forward is organic. As a cooperator with USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Market Access Programs, we create new opportunities for organic products through international promotions, organic exporter education, business to business connections, and trade negotiations. Natural Products Expo East is the largest natural, organic, & healthy products trade show on the east coast. The Organic Trade Association’s unprecedented partnership with Food Tank promises to bring to the forefront the complex issues surrounding organic food and farming. We are your connected community of organic innovators and pioneers. Thanks to our generous sponsors, registration for the event is FREE but you must be an Organic Trade Association member to participate. In USA 393 fairs take place in 97 cities. WEBINAR: Alternate Finance Models for Organic Businesses, National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall Meeting, VIRTUAL Western Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (WODPA) Annual Conference, How to address Animal Rights Activism on Your Dairy, National Organic Program, Dr. Jennifer Tucker, National Organic Coalition, Abby Youngblood. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall Meeting will be taking place ONLINE October 27-29, 2020! Of the 393 fairs are 3 Organic Agriculture Trade Shows. The congress offers momentum and inspiration to all who take part and is seen as a leading event for the global organic sector. The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs, Dr. Jessica Shade, wil be featured on a panel during the conference discussing biodiversity in organic production. April 26-28, 2021 | INTERCONTINENTAL - AT THE WHARF ON D.C.’s WATERFRONT. The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs, Dr. Jessica Shade, wil be featured on a panel during the conference discussing biodiversity in organic production. Conference sessions provide useful tools, techniques, research and knowledge you can put to use on the farm and fantastic opportunities for networking! Land Stewardship Project. Registration closes at 2 pm Eastern. The International Green Week Berlin is a well-known international exhibition of the food, agriculture and gardening industries. All workshops, meetings, and conference sessions will be held on-site, making it easy to return to your room for breaks (or work). The threat that climate change poses to our world, our ecosystem and our health demands bold policy solutions, and, as the devastating impacts of a warming Earth mount, the push for the development of robust and comprehensive federal climate policy is gaining traction. National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances, Organic Fraud Prevention Solutions Program, Bold Steps Initiatives to Advance Organic, Spark Change 2020: Powered by Natural Products Expo. Over 4850 visitors participated, and 900 organic wine exhibitors from South Africa, Germany, Austria, Chile, Egypt, France, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, and the United States showcased their products to buyers worldwide in what is billed as the world's largest organic wine trade show. The organic sector assembles to host the Organic World Congress (OWC), the world’s largest organic gathering, every three years.
During meetings, the NOSB listens to public comments, discusses agenda items, and then votes on recommendations to the Secretary in a public forum. Like a well-orchestrated honeycomb, this organic exhibition is the network where exhibitors and attendees can unite and connect with each other.
Organic Trade Association's VP of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, Gwendolyn Wyard, will be attending the meeting and submitting written and oral recommendations to the NOSB on behalf of Organic Trade Assocation Members.
The Organic Trade Association’s Organic Week in Washington, D.C. is all about the future of organic. Check back soon for more details on session topics! Connect to a vibrant community of organic business professionals. Our Board of Directors is democratically elected by our members. Day 2 will leave you inspired (Tuesday April 27, 2021) For information on previous meetings, visit the NOSB meetings page. Organic Week is a place of discovery, collaboration and advocacy for farmers to retailers and everyone in between looking for clarity on what’s happening now and how to prepare for the future.
Leading the discussions and providing the takeaways are industry innovators, thought leaders and veterans who have their finger on the pulse. The show creates a forum for unique and specific opportunities for those who grow, distribute, pack and market fresh organic produce, to sell here in the Americas. In place of Natural Products Expo East 2020, New Hope Network has launched Spark Change, a dynamic virtual platform that is helping the natural and organic industry stay connected. Spark Change is a virtual journey of product discovery, networking and education that both addresses the challenges of today and provides a meaningful virtual platform to help the natural products industry stay connected year-round and into the future. The Organicology Trade Show is swiftly becoming the largest gathering of organic producers, farmers, businesses and organizations. We have to plan for a successful organic future and we need you involved! About OTA. NATURAL & ORGANIC PRODUCTS EUROPEOrganic Products Exhibition. Download conference flyer here! We educate influencers and consumers about the benefits organic practices and products.
As the membership-based business association for organic agriculture and products in North America, we are the leading voice for the organic trade in the United States, representing over 9,500 organic businesses across 50 states. We also act fast to correct misinformation in the media, and to proactively promote the inspiring work of Organic Trade Association members. This conference will feature the traditional learning opportunites and events such as keynote speakers, conference intensives, discussion groups, award ceremonies, 35+ workshops by track, and networking opportunities galore! We bring the U.S. organic industry to developing markets around the world through our U.S. Organic Worldwide programs. The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) Fall Meeting will be taking place ONLINE October 27-29, 2020! OWC 2021 will aim to provide organic and likeminded stakeholders working toward sustainable agriculture, value chains, and consumption with an opportunity to exchange their knowledge, innovations, and experiences. Registration is easy and free. Some of these are signature OTA events hosted for members, while others are regional, national, or international conferences where OTA staff are featured keynotes and panelists. This includes having an expansive social media presence, as well as actively engaging with the press to share facts about organic methods, benefits, and milestones. Save the date for the 41st annual EcoFarm Conference, January 20 - 23, 2021, taking place online! Minnesota Farmers Union. THREE DAYS. COVID-19: Get the latest updates on how we’re supporting organic farms and businesses through the Coronavirus crisis. Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS), UW-Madison. The Organic Week Residency Package gives you the VIP experience and full access to: Member Day Workshops + Leadership Awards Dinner + Annual Membership Meeting + Conference Day + Advocacy Day + Congressional Reception + 4 nights’ at the InterContinental + all organic food and beverage.