2019 Summit Recap

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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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Exhibition Floor Open

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Lunch

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Opening Reception

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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

*Approved for .5 Crop Management CEUs & .5 Professional Development CEUs

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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

*Approved for .5 Sustainability CEUs & .5 Professional Development CEUs

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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

*Approved for 1 Professional Development CEUs 

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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

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Exhibition Floor Open

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Lunch

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Closing Reception

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