Organic Produce Network

In case you didn't hear the exciting news, we are now a part of New Hope Network! Make sure to follow our new Organic Produce Summit page for #OPS2024 news and updates. General attendee registration is also NOW OPEN! 🎉 Retailers and general attendees can register to attend OPS this July: https://lnkd.in/grczxkAA #organicproducesummit #newhopenetwork #organicproduce #organic #tradeshow #networking #produce

Don't miss out on the 2024 Organic Produce Summit, held July 10-11 in Monterey, California! Retailer registration is NOW OPEN, and we are pleased to offer qualified grocery retailers and buying organizations complimentary registration for #OPS2024. General attendee registration will open February 6th! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gpEKHBGz #OrganicProduceSummit #tradeshow #organic #produce #networking #marketing #organicproduce #organicfarming #organicagriculture New Hope Network Carlotta Mast Michelle G. Michelle Brych

We look forward to seeing everyone in Monterey this week for the 2023 Organic Grower Summit! If you're not registered yet, it's not too late! Registration is open here: https://lnkd.in/gGdtRiS9 #OGS2023 #OrganicGrowerSummit #organic #organicfarming #organicfood #organicgrowth #organicagriculture #farming #agriculture #tradeshow #networkingevents

Join us in Monterey, CA November 29-30 for the Organic Grower Summit, presented by Western Growers and OPN. 🍅♻🍓 Don't miss out on this opportunity to cultivate your organic farming knowledge through two days of networking, education, and innovation at #OGS2023 Register today: https://lnkd.in/d7mzbTq5

The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and Organic Produce Network will honor longtime organic grower Rod Braga as the recipient of the sixth annual Grower of the Year award. Braga, President and CEO of Braga Fresh Family Farms, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gCFathbT #OGS2023 #OrganicGrowerSummit #OrganicProduceNetwork

AI Ed Session Announced for 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. Moderated by Rob Trice, founder of Better Food Ventures, the session will feature panelists Derek Azevedo, executive vice president at Bowles Farming Company, Inc., and Megan Nunes, CEO of Bountiful. Interested in attending OGS 2023? General registration is open here: https://lnkd.in/g9N646NR #OrganicGrowerSummit #OGS2023 #organicfarming #organicfood #organicagriculture #agtech #agtechnology #agritech #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soilhealth #planthealth #aiinagriculture #farming #agriculture #agricultureandfarming

SOE Ed Session Announced for OGS 2023!   With March 19, 2024, comes full implementation of the USDA National Organic Program (Agricultural Marketing Service)’s 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.   Moderated by John Foster, Chief Operating Officer at Wolf & Associates, Inc. and a former member of the National Organic Standards Board, panelists for the session include Dr. Jennifer (Jenny) Tucker, Deputy Administrator at USDA National Organic Program (Agricultural Marketing Service); April Vasquez, Chief Certification Officer for CCOF; Meredith Kiser, Compliance Director at HEATH AND LEJEUNE INC; Theojary Crisantes, Chief Operating Officer at Wholesum Family Farms; and Bianca Kaprielian, CEO and Co-Owner of Fruit World.    Interested in attending OGS 2023? General registration is available here: https://lnkd.in/g9N646NR   #OrganicGrowerSummit #OGS2023 #organicfarming #organicfood #organicagriculture #organic #agtech #agtechnology #agritech #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soilhealth #planthealth 

Calling all organic growers! This year's Organic Grower Summit (OGS) will be held November 29-30, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa in Monterey, CA. Presented by Western Growers and OPN, the Organic Grower Summit provides fresh fruit and vegetable growers with firsthand knowledge in a variety of areas ranging from organic farming to ag tech to sustainability. Be part of the two-day trade show at OGS by purchasing a booth here: https://lnkd.in/gMcUwAdj. There are less than 5 booths remaining, so don't miss out on this opportunity! General registration is also now open! Register to attend here: https://lnkd.in/g9N646NR #OrganicGrowerSummit #OGS2023 #organicfarming #organicfood #organicagriculture #agtech #agtechnology #agritech #sustainability #regenerativeagriculture #regenerativefarming #soilhealth #planthealth #aiinagriculture #farming #agriculture #agricultureandfarming

With more than 1,800 attendees, OPS's largest turnout ever, organic fresh produce growers, shippers, and producers met with over 300 retail representatives from across North America to discuss the growth of organic fresh produce and the opportunities that lie ahead to further bolster sales and consumption in line with evolving consumer lifestyles. Save the date for 2024—July 10-11th! #OPS2023 #OrganicProduceSummit #tradeshow #organic #produce #networking #marketing