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Two New Ed Sessions Announced for OGS
An ed session focused on a systematic approach to managing pests in organic agricultural systems and an interactive workshop offering insights into research by the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) and the UC Organic Agriculture Institute (OAI) have been announced as part of the educational program for the upcoming Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 29-30 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forward"Regenerative-What Does it Mean for Organic?" OGS 2023 Ed Session Announced
“Regenerative agriculture” is a fast-growing term that is helping to reshape how food is grown, but what does it mean for the organic fresh produce industry? A panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and future outlook related to regenerative and organic production at Organic Grower Summit 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN.
Read Morearrow_forward"Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey" Ed Session at OGS 2023
The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to impact all facets of the growing process—from crop-yield predictions to soil monitoring to autonomous robots. “Unlocking the Value of AI on the Digital Farming Journey," the second-announced ed session for Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN, will explore how AI and machine learning are providing data-driven insights and forecasts for specialty crop markets.
Read Morearrow_forward"The SOE Deadline Looms-Are You Ready?" Ed Session Announced for OGS 2023
With March 19, 2024, comes full implementation of the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) rule, and with that, new challenges are coming into view for producers, distributors, and importers. Navigating and adhering to these new requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first announced educational session of the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2023 presented by Western Growers and OPN.
Read Morearrow_forwardDon't Panic About Organics
The overarching takeaway from the Organic Grower Summit ed session on the softening of consumer demand for the category is "don't panic." The past two-plus years have been extraordinarily challenging from every angle, resulting in trend lines that are not yet meaningful.
Read Morearrow_forwardRegenerative Farming Touted at OGS
Regenerative farming received a full-throated endorsement from an ed session panel devoted to the farming practice at the recently held Organic Grower Summit.
Read Morearrow_forwardOGS Grower Roundtable Bullish on Organic Growth
A group of executives representing three very large organic grower-shippers openly discussed the challenges involved in growing and selling organic produce—but all said they were “bullish” on the future growth of the category.
Read Morearrow_forwardCEA: Leaders See a Bright Future
Controversy aside, Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) is a production method that has attracted a ton of investment and seemingly has a bright future.
Read Morearrow_forwardBiologicals Poised for Significant Growth Despite Challenges
As regulations continue to restrict the use of synthetic chemicals around the world, biologicals will become an increasingly popular ag tool, said a panel of experts at the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, CA, last month.
Huckaby Honored as Organic Grower of the Year
Jeff Huckaby, whose 25-year career with Grimmway Farms includes building its robust organic program and serving as president of the company, was honored as the "2022 Organic Grower of the Year" at last week’s Organic Grower Summit (OGS) in Monterey, CA.
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Get Prepared for New NOP Regs on Enforcement
Get prepared! That was the main message delivered by a handful of panelists who discussed the pending Strengthening Organic Enforcement Final Rule (which will be released shortly) at the Organic Grower Summit in Monterey, CA, last week.
Read Morearrow_forwardOrganic Grower Challenges and Solutions Explored in OGS Ed Session
Last week at OGS 2022, the Organic Farming Research Foundation moderated a panel focusing on the challenges faced by organic growers and possible solutions to those challenges.
Read Morearrow_forward"Less Chemistry and More Biology" and "Data Dive Into Organic Produce Sales" Ed Sessions Announced for OGS 2022
A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore the growing importance of biologicals as a tool of organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores across the nation this year as the final parts of the 2022 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program.
Read Morearrow_forwardGrimmway Farms' Jeff Huckaby Announced as OGS 2022 Grower of the Year
The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN will honor long-time organic grower Jeff Huckaby as the recipient of the fifth annual Grower of the Year award. Huckaby, President and CEO of Grimmway Farms, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.
Read Morearrow_forwardGrower Roundtable: The State of Organic Growing-Keynote Presentation Announced for OGS 2022
Leadership from three of the nation's most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the keynote presentation at the upcoming Organic Grower Summit 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forwardThree Ag Tech Ed Sessions Announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022
A trio of sessions focused on the ever-changing landscape of ag technology have been announced as part of the educational program for the upcoming Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forwardNew OGS 2022 Ed Intensive Announced: "Exploring Organic Research: A Discussion of Organic Grower Challenges and Solutions"
A two-part ed intensive featuring the results of two recently released reports on organic farming and an in-depth workshop discussing how organic farmers can address current challenges has been announced as part of the 2022 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forward"Regenerative Organic Marketing and Certification-What Lies Ahead?" Ed Session Announced for OGS 2022
As regenerative agriculture is reshaping how food is grown, a panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and standards of regenerative organic marketing and certification at the Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forward"The Growth, Opportunities, and Future of CEA Production" Educational Session Announced for OGS 2022
The explosive growth of CEA (controlled environment agriculture) production has reshaped the landscape of fresh food production, and a panel of fresh produce industry experts will examine what the future of this $100 billion industry may look like in the coming years in the second educational session announced as part of the educational program for the upcoming Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30-December 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forward"Get Ahead of the Curve and Avoid Regulatory Speedbumps" Educational Session Announced for OGS 2022
Navigating and adhering to new compliance requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of the first educational session announced as part of the Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program, slated for Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Monterey, CA.
Read Morearrow_forwardExhibitor Booth Registration Open for "Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN"
Exhibitor booth registration is now open for Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30-December 1 in Monterey, CA. Organic supply chain partners and service providers are encouraged to sign up for a booth at OGS 2022, which features two days of information, education, and networking opportunities with organic growers.
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