2019 Summit Recap
OGS 2019 Post Summit Resources
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Breakfast
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Educational Intensive 1: Strategies to Reduce Risk Through Organic Soil Health Practices
Moderated By:
- Haley Baron, Education and Research Program Associate, Organic Farming Research Foundation
Featured Speakers:
- Phil Foster, Founder and Owner, Foster Ranch
- Jared Zystro, Research and Education Assistant Director, The Organic Seed Alliance
- Jozsef Racsko,Technology Manager, Mycorrhizal Applications
*Approved for (1) Soil & Water Management, (1) Integrated Pest Management, (1) Professional Development CEUs
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Educational Intensive 2: Real Talk with Ag Tech Disruption Leaders
Moderated By:
- Hank Giclas, Senior Vice President-Science, Technology & Strategic Planning, Western Growers
- Cory Lunde, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives & Communications, Western Growers
- Lisa Spicka, Associate Director, Sustainable Food Trade Association
Featured Speakers:
- Kaben Smallwood, Co-Founder and CEO, Symbiotic Aquaponic
- Diane Wu, Co-Founder and CEO, Trace Genomics
- Sebastien Boyer, Co-Founder, FarmWise
- Aidan Mouat, CEO, Hazel Technologies
- Fernando Alvear, Head of Sales, Full Harvest
- Dr. Jeff Orrey, Founder and Chief Science Officer, GeoVisual Analytics
*Approved for (1) Sustainability, (1) Precision Ag, (1) Professional Development CEUs
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Morning Break
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CCOF Foundation Feast
Enjoy a certified organic, 3-course meal at this benefit dinner for the CCOF Foundation. Live music will accompany organic beer, wine, and cocktails. All proceeds benefit the CCOF Foundation.
Keynote Speaker:
Jacob Pechenik, Co-Founder of The Farm Project
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Educational Session 1: The Growing Hemp Marketplace
Moderated By:
- April Crittenden, Chief Certification Officer, California Certified Organic Farmers
Featured Speakers:
- Ray Drysdale, Founder and Chair, PureCrop1
- Christopher Boucher, CEO, Farmtiva
- Jerry Norton, CEO, American Hemp Seed Genetics
*Approved for .5 Crop Management CEUs & .5 Professional Development CEUs
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Educational Session 2: What’s Next in Organic Plant Health?
Moderated By:
- Gwendolyn Wyard, Vice President of Regulatory and Technical Affairs, Organic Trade Association
Featured Speakers:
- Steve Pavich, Senior Plant Nutritionist, BioFlora
- Dr. Danielle Kirkpatrick, Global Technical Support Coordinator, Trécé, Inc.
- Pete Anecito, Director of Ag Operations, Mission Ranches
*Approved for .5 Integrated Pest Management CEUs & .5 Professional Development CEUs
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Educational Session 3: Organic Farming in the Era of FSMA
Moderated By:
- Jacob Guth, Director of Food Safety, California Certified Organic Farmers
Featured Speakers:
- Greg Komar, Technical Director, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
- Steve Patton, Branch Chief, Inspection and Compliance, California Department of Food and Agriculture
- Donna Lynn Browne, Director of Food Safety and Social Responsibility, Naturipe Farms
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Educational Session 4: Taking a Proactive Approach to Sustainability Reporting
Moderated By:
- Nikki Rodoni, Founder and CEO, Measure to Improve
Featured Speakers:
- Ze'ev Barylka, Marketing Director, Netafim USA
- Kevin Warner, Manager, Sustainable Agriculture, SCS Global Services
- Bryan Duarte, Senior Sourcing Manager, Walmart
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Educational Session 5: Organic Sales Data Dive
Moderator: Steven Muro, Founder and President, Fusion Marketing
Featured Speakers:
- Laura Batcha, CEO and Executive Director, Organic Trade Association
- Mike Galaburda, Client Director, Nielsen
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Educational Session 6: Organic Cannabis on the Horizon
Moderator:
- John DeFloria, Co-Owner, Big Sur Cannabotanicals
Featured Speakers:
- Phil LaRocca, Founder and Owner, LaRocca Vineyards
- Christopher Carr, Director, Cannabis Connection
- Val Dolcini, Acting Director, Department of Pesticide Regulation
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Morning Break
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Keynote Presentations
Featured Speakers:
- Amy Ansel, Founder and CMO, Titan BioPlastics
- David Perry, President, CEO and Director, Indigo Ag
- Kat Taylor, Beneficial State Bank-Co-Founder and CEO/TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation-Founding Director
Grower of the Year Presentation
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Closing Reception
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