Regenerative agriculture is a fast-growing term that is helping 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 outlook related to regenerative and organic production at Organic Grower Summit 2023 on Nov. 29-30 in Monterey, Calif., according to a news release.
The summit’s “Regenerative — What Does it Mean for Organic?” education session is slated to feature perspectives of three organic fresh produce experts in conversation about the relationship between regenerative and organic agriculture. Moderated by Jessy Beckett Parr, chief program officer for CCOF, the session is to include the following panelists:
Eric Morgan, vice president of environmental science and resources for Braga Fresh.
Vernon Peterson, president and founder of Abundant Harvest Organics.
Rebecca Gildiner, director of sustainability at Daily Harvest.
“As an organic community, we need to stay informed and integrated into the regenerative conversation. And as market forces push for the adoption of regenerative claims and language, what does this mean for the organic brand and label?” Parr said in the release. “This panel will address the trends and standards of regenerative organic marketing and certification.”
The sixth annual Organic Grower Summit is designed to provide information vital to organic growers and producers as well as an overview of the opportunities and challenges in the production of organic fresh food, according to the release.
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Highlighting the two-day event is a sold-out trade show featuring soil amendment, agtech, food safety, packaging and equipment exhibitors who will have the opportunity to connect with organic field production staff, supply chain managers, pest management advisers and food safety experts, according to the release.
“OGS 2023 will provide up-to-date resources and information to support the continued success of organic producers, with an emphasis on the changing organic production landscape as well as the role of ag technology,” Matt Seeley, CEO of Organic Produce Network, said in the release. “From seed to soil to harvest, our goal is to present the most relevant and timely information on the most important subjects and issues facing organic production.”
