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Conference Agenda
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast and Check In
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. CCOF Annual Meeting
10:00 a.m. – 10:10 a.m. Welcome/Overview of the Day
Will Daniels, Senior Vice President, Operations & Organic Integrity,
Earthbound Farm; Chairman, CCOF Board of Directors
10:10 a.m. – 10:40 a.m. Keynote Speaker:
Craig McNamara, President and Owner, Sierra Orchards; Center for
Land-Based Learning "The Future of Organic Farming: Challenges and Rewards"
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11:10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced Practices Workshops (concurrent)
1) Advanced Practices in Soil Fertility & Weed Management
This workshop will cover advanced practices in organic soil fertility and weed management. This session will be led by a CE specialist and seasoned organic farmers, who will share their experiences and/or involvement in current extension research.
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Michael Brautovitch, Sr. Manager- Field Quality, Food Safety, and Organic
Integrity, Earthbound Farm
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- Jim Leap, Field Research Technician, Organic Program USDA/ARS, Salinas
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- Steve Fennimore, CE Weed Specialist, UCCE
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Moderator: Doug Graham, New Era Farm Service
2) Holistic Range Management
This workshop will review advanced practices in range management for
pasture, forages, coast grassland, and more. This session will be led by experienced dairymen and an organic grass fed beef producer.
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Robert Vevoda, Co-Owner, Vevoda Dairy
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- Clint Victorine, Owner, Eel River Organic Beef
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- Doug Beretta, Owner, Beretta Dairy
- Moderator: Mike Griffin, Field Coordinator, Organic Valley
3) Innovations in Green Energy for Organic Processing Facilities
This workshop will review exciting developments in turning agricultural waste into clean energy for
processing facilities. Learn how Dixon Ridge Farms is using a biogas
digester to convert their walnut shells into energy to run their walnut
processing facility and how Straus Family Creamery uses a methane digester
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Policy Keynote Speakers
The keynote speakers will brief participants on the political landscape
that is impacting food systems, as well as on two new food safety laws -
the Food Safety Modernization Act of 2010, and the National Leafy Greens
Marketing Agreement.
- Video Address: Senator Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Chairwoman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture
- Daniel Imhoff, author of Food Fight: The Citizen's Guide to a Food and Farm Bill
2:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Policy Workshops (concurrent)
1) Food Safety
This panel will provide an overview of the Food Safety Modernization Act of
2010, the National Leafy Green Marketing Agreement, and their implications
for organic farmers, ranchers, processors, and handlers.
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Scott Horsfall, Executive Director, California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement
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Trevor Suslow, Extension Research Specialist, UC Davis
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Ken Kimes, Owner/Farmer, New Natives Farm
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Gwendolyn Wyard, Associate Director for Organic Standards & Industry
Outreach, Organic Trade Association
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Moderator: Jo Ann Baumgartner, Executive Director,
Wild Farm Alliance
2) Understanding the U.S. Farm Bill and How it Relates to Organic Producers
This panel will review and provide an update on the status of policies and
funding that govern U.S. agriculture and food systems, known as the U.S.
Farm Bill. Over the years, many groups have
fought hard to expand U.S. Farm Bill programs and funding to benefit
organic and sustainable farmers, ranchers, processors, and handlers. Learn
about the basic ways Farm Bill programs can help you in your certified
organic operation and how you can get involved to advocate for increased
funding and programs for organic.
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Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Maureen Wilmot, Executive Director, Organic Farming Research Foundation
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Laura Batcha, Executive Vice President, Organic Trade Association
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Paul Muller, Co-Owner/Farmer, Full Belly Farm
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Moderator: Cathy Calfo, Executive Director, CCOF
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Wrap Up and Conclusion
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. CCOF Reception
Reception hosted by CCOF Central Coast chapter and features local, organic food and beverages.
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When: February 1, 2012
Where: Fred Farr Forum, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Pacific Grove, CA
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2012 Sponsors
AgroThrive, Inc.
Airstrike Bird Control, LLC
Blue Mountain Minerals
Certified Organic Business Solutions
New Era Farm Service
NH3 Service Company
Organic Valley
Organiq - A Division of Associated Feed
Phil Foster Ranches - Pinnacle Organic
San Miguel Produce
SunShine Paper Company
Mrs. Winston's Green Grocery
R & R Farm
Swanton Berry Farm
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