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4th Annual Organic and Non-GMO Forum
Now in its fourth year, the Organic & Non-GMO Forum is the source for conventional food and ag businesses to learn about opportunities in the organic and non-GMO industry, and for those in the field to discuss the challenges and advantages it presents. Producers, processors, manufacturers, buyers and more convene for engaging, informative discussions on the practical issues in the supply chain and the challenges in the industry. This event, which has grown three-fold, promises unique insights from leading experts, and unparalleled networking opportunities.| #agenda-section agenda-section row-start row-end col-sm-12 |
Agenda
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| Monday 10/29/2018 | |||
| 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Short Course - Understanding What You're Buying: A Procurement Manager's Guide | ||
| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Welcome | ||
| 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Keynote Address with Matthew Dillon: Organic: At the Center of Clif Bar’s Vision | ||
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Challenges and Pathways to Organic Certification | ||
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Issues and Impacts from National Bioengineered Disclosure Law: The Devil is in the Details | ||
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Coffee Break sponsored by Quality Assurance International (QAI) | ||
| 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | How Can We Accelerate the Growth of Organic Staple Crop Acres In the U.S.? | ||
| 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Vulnerability to Organic Fraud: Case Studies from OTA’s Global Organic Supply Chain Integrity Task Force | ||
| 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | Can Blockchain Establish Provenance and Eradicate Fraud? | ||
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Reception sponsored by Soybean Premiums | ||
| Tuesday 10/30/2018 | |||
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast sponsored by Clif Bar & Company and Where Food Comes From, Inc. | ||
| 8:30 am - 8:45 am | Welcome | ||
| 8:45 am - 9:15 am | Innovations in Organic Farming: A Producer's Panel | ||
| 9:15 am - 9:45 am | Impact of Imported Organic Grain on U.S. Prices and Supply | ||
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am | Ingredient Processing for the Organic and Non-GMO Market | ||
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Coffee Break sponsored by SunOpta | ||
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am | Will the Real Organic Please Stand Up? | ||
| 11:15 am - 11:45 am | What, Why, Where: Genetic Editing 101 | ||
| 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch sponsored by Women in Agribusiness | ||
| 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm | Investing in Organic Acres: Case Studies | ||
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Plant-Based Product Market Explosion: Innovations and Opportunities | ||
| 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Technology Transfer from Conventional to Organic – And Back! | ||
| 2:30 pm - 2:35 pm | Closing | ||
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FEES
| Standard Admission | $899 | Register |
| Standard Admission for Government Employees & Non-Profit Organizations |
$699 | Register |
| Standard Admission for Full-time Undergraduate Students |
$399 | Register |
| Short Course add on | $75 | Register |
| Modify existing registration | Modify |
For more information on our cancelation policies, please visit our Terms & Conditions page.
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VENUE
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch
315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, 63102
(314) 655-1234
Hotel block has been extended! Organic and Non-GMO Forum attendees are offered a special rate of $179 per night.
Book Now!
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Sponsors
If you are interested in joining these industry leaders as an Organic and Non-GMO Forum Sponsor,
please contact Managing Director, Joy O'Shaughnessy.
Soybean Premiums
Soybean Premiums reveals the hidden dollars in soybeans by connecting soybean farmers with companies offering premiums for specialty soybeans. When farmers go to the website, they can view details about premium programs offered in their area. Companies who purchase non-GMO seed, high oleic beans, etc. can post their information for free. Learn more
Marrone Bio Innovations
Marrone Bio Innovations’ effective and environmentally responsible pest management solutions help customers operate more sustainably while uniquely improving plant health and increasing crop yields. MBI’s currently available commercial products are Regalia®, Grandevo®, Venerate®, Majestene®, Haven® Stargus ™, Amplitude ™, Zelto ™, and Zequanox®. MBI is dedicated to pioneering smart biopesticide solutions that support a better tomorrow for both farmers, turf managers and consumers around the globe. (NASDAQ Listed: MBII) Learn more
MOSES
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) provides education, resources and practical advice to help farmers succeed in organic and sustainable production. The nonprofit puts on the country’s largest event on organic agriculture, the MOSES Organic Farming Conference, each February in La Crosse, Wis. MOSES also organizes on-farm field days and answers farmers’ questions through the Organic Answer Line (715-778-5775) and online at mosesorganic.org. This site offers practical farming information plus access to programs that support beginning farmers and women, and resources, such as the Midwest Organic Resource Directory, the Guidebook for Organic Certification, and the Organic Broadcaster newspaper. Learn more.
Agromeris
AGROMERIS is an advisory firm that focuses on the unique needs of the food and agricultural industry. With over 30 years of experience, our team advises leading companies and government agencies on how to build and maintain specialty supply chains and develop and market novel food ingredients to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world marketplace. Learn more
Farmers Business Network
FBN is on a mission to put Farmers First by transforming farm profitability. As a farmer-to-farmer network of over 6,500 elite producers, the FBN network provides members unbiased analysis and price transparency on thousands of inputs, online input purchasing, and premium grain marketing programs. Learn more
Ingredion
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR) headquartered in the suburbs of Chicago, is a leading global ingredient solutions provider serving customers in more than 120 countries. With annual net sales of nearly $6 billion, the company turns grains, fruits, vegetables and other plant materials into value-added ingredients and biomaterial solutions for the food, beverage, paper and corrugating, brewing and other industries. With 27 Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers around the world and more than 11,000 employees, the Company develops ingredient solutions to meet consumers' evolving needs by making crackers crunchy, yogurt creamy, candy sweet, paper stronger, and adding fiber to nutrition bars. Learn more
Insta-Pro
As the inventor of high-shear dry extrusion technology, Insta-Pro International® is a global leader in providing chemical-free oilseed and grain processing solutions to customers since 1969. Today, Insta-Pro provides medium and high-shear dry extrusion technology for a variety of food and feed processing solutions to customers in over 100 countries. Learn more
IntelliFarms
IntelliFarms is an agricultural technology company driven to bring increased value and profit to the agriculture industry. Our SureTrack FARM™ system works to help farmers increase value and profit at each stage of the farming cycle, from seed selection to improved crop growth to grain storage management to new market opportunities; while our SureTrack PRO™ system helps processors, merchandisers and grain buyers easily source the quality grain they need directly from the farms. The SureTrack system creates more transparency within supply chains, better quality management and allows for direct communication to easily contract and schedule deliveries of on-farm ingredients. Learn more
Perdue AgriBusiness
Perdue AgriBusiness is an independent operating company of Perdue Farms Inc. Ranked among the largest grain companies in the U.S., we are a leading merchandiser, processor, and exporter of agricultural products. Through our 75 elevator locations with more than 75 million bushels of storage, deep-water port, transload facilities, oilseed crushing operations, edible oil refinery, protein blend mills and seed treatment facility, Perdue AgriBusiness serves markets across the United States and around the world. Our Specialty Crops Team is a global leader in the evaluation, development, commercialization, and delivery of innovative and high-value strategic crops such as high erucic acid rapeseed, high oleic sunflower as well as nonGM and organic crops. We offer a full spectrum of expert services in specialty crop procurement, production and supply chain management. Learn more
SGS North America
SGS North America is globally recognized as a one-stop shop for testing, inspection, verification, and certification. SGS offers certification to multiple Non-GMO and No-GE standards and training to help our clients verify their quality management systems and ensure compliance with legal requirements across the supply chain. Our testing laboratory offers a wide range of GMO detection services that identify GMO presence to levels as low as 0.01%. Accredited to ISO 17025 and Non-GMO Project approved, our laboratory offers unrivaled expertise with best in class equipment and turnaround time. Learn more about SGS's non-gmo certification and GMO testing services.
Lockton
Lockton is a global professional services firm with 6,500+ Associates who advise clients on protecting their people, property, and reputations through property, casualty, and benefits consulting. Although Lockton is the world’s largest privately held, independent insurance broker, clients typically describe us as team members who care about their business. Energy, innovation, and deep expertise fuel our efforts to solve problems and achieve real results. At Lockton, we are passionate about serving our clients, developing our Associates, and giving back to our communities. We harness all of our global resources to do one thing: help you make your business better. We achieve this by improving your bottom line, managing your capital, attracting and retaining talent, and protecting your people, property, and reputation. Learn more
SunOpta
SunOpta Inc. is a leading global company specializing in the sourcing, processing and packaging of natural, organic and specialty food products. Integrated from seed through packaged products and with a focus on strategically significant vertically integrated business models, we can deliver the best quality and value. Learn more
Quality Assurance International (QAI)
Quality Assurance International (QAI) is one of the most trusted accredited organic certifiers in North America. A pioneer in the industry for more than 25 years, the QAI mark can be found on thousands of organic products. We certify to the following programs: USDA NOP, Mexico LPO, Canada COR and CARTV, EU, Japan JAS and QAI Transitional and NSF/ANSI 305. In addition, we can bundle organic and non-GMO certifications to save you time and money. Learn more Follow QAI
High Caliber Transloading and Storage
High Caliber Transloading and Storage is based in the PNW and is a one stop shop for drayage, rail,transloading, storage and final delivery of organic agricultural commodities. From start to finish we pride ourselves in maintaining the integrity of the products we handle. Learn more
Pipeline Foods, LLC
Pipeline Foods is a global organization developing sustainable agriculture supply chains, with a focus on non-GMO and Organic grains and animal proteins for food, feedandfertilizer. At the core of Pipeline's business are strong commitments to environmental and social outcomes. By reframing Organic and Non-GMO supply chains, we are increasing regenerative farming practices, clean label food supply for new products, and supporting better, traceable,nutrient rich, organic and non-GMO agriculture. Learn more
The Soyfoods Association of North America
The Soyfoods Association of North America is a non-profit trade association promoting consumption of soy-based foods and beverage since 1978. The Soyfoods Association is committed to encouraging sustainability, integrityandgrowth in the soyfoods industry by promoting the benefits and consumption of soy-based foods and ingredients in diets. Learn more
Albaugh LLC
Albaugh's Seed Treatment team is a specialized and dedicated seed treatment business, delivering traditional and biological solutions. BIOST® is an innovative biological seed treatment technology platform designed to deliver sustainable and organic solutions for production agriculture. The BIOST® technology platform delivers a biological Insecticide, Nematicide, Fungicide and Bio-stimulants based on your seed protection needs. Albaugh understands and appreciates the complexity of the seed treatment market and we work hard to focus on the customer needs to help deliver solutions to meet your specific needs. At Albaugh we are focused on delivering customized offers based on product performance and value creation. Contact Jay Stroh for more information. Learn more
Clif Bar & Company
Clif Bar & Company is a family and employee owned company guided by the idea that business can be a catalyst for good. This means crafting energy foods with organic and sustainable ingredients that connect people to a healthy planet, and caring for our people and the communities where we live work and play. Learn more
Where Food Comes From, Inc.
Where Food Comes From, Inc., is an independent, third-party food verification company recognized and utilized by numerous standard setting bodies as an accredited verification and certification service provider to enable food producers, brands and consumers to differentiate production attributes on food products in the marketplace. Learn more
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills' operations and services are supported by more than 40 flour mills and bakery-mix facilities along with a specialty bakery and Mobile Innovation Center, all located in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico. Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, and employs more than 100 certified millers, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies. Learn more
Oregon Tilth
Oregon Tilth is a leading certifier, educator, and advocate for organic agriculture and products since 1974. Our mission is to make our food system and agriculture biologically sound and socially equitable. We do this by focusing on organic certification, education, conservation, public policy and marketplace sustainability. Learn more
HighQuest Consulting
HighQuest was founded as a management consulting and strategy development firm. Since 2000, HighQuest’s consulting team has successfully completed over 400 distinct projects for a vast range of agribusiness, food, and biofuels industry and investor clients worldwide. Learn more
Women in Agribusiness
The Women in Agribusiness Summit has nurtured a recognized agribusiness community where the sharing of business knowledge and industry innovations is at the forefront of helping women excel in the sector. Attendees will benefit from presentations on the latest trends, outlooks, and innovations in ag, unparalleled networking opportunities with influential executives, and spot-on professional development. Learn more
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Partners
Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA)
The Accredited Certifiers Association, Inc. (ACA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization created to benefit the accredited organic certifier community and the organic industry. Our primary mission is to ensure consistent implementation of USDA Organic Regulations through collaboration and education of accredited certification agencies. Purposes include developing uniform criteria for implementation of the USDA National Organic Program, certifier training, support and networking opportunities and being a forum for discussion of issues impacting organic certification. Learn more
OrganicBiz
OrganicBiz.ca is your online source for Canadian organic market prices, trends, and growing information. Sign up to receive a weekly newsletter by email with regular updates on organic prices. Stories feature agronomic tips and grower experiences in this rapidly growing sector. OrganicBiz belongs to Glacier FarmMedia’s family of publications. http://organicbiz.ca/
Feed & Grain
Published seven times a year, Feed & Grain reaches over 15,700 individuals involved in the grain, feed and allied grain processing marketplace. The "operator's manual for the feed and grain industry," its editorial coverage consists of facility profiles; operations management; industry trends, regulations, equipment selection, application and maintenance, along with industry news. www.feedandgrain.com
International Milling Directory
The International Milling Directory lists products and services, companies, equipment guides and more in one directory which is published in print, published online and for a mobile app each year. It is the most extensive directory specialized for the milling industry with a good reputation for trust and reaching the right people. www.internationalmilling.com
Midwest Food Products Association
The Midwest Food Products Association is a trade association that advocates on behalf of food processing companies and affiliated industries in Illinois, Minnesota & Wisconsin. Established in 1905, it represents food processors on a variety of food issues. Its role is to influence public policy and make the Midwest a great place for food processors to do business. The association's activities can be summarized in four words; advocate, educate, communicate, and facilitate. www.mwfpa.org
Milling & Grain
As of January 2015, Grain & Feed Milling Technology is now Milling & Grain to reflect our “Milling” roots (we were published as Milling for the first 90 years) and emphasize the importance of the grain supply chain. We will continue our unique coverage of the feed sector, which we have reported on for over 50 years. www.millingandgrain.com
Organic & Non-GMO Report
The Organic & Non-GMO Report is a monthly news magazine focusing on threats posed by genetically modified (GM) foods and the growing trend toward non-GMO and organic foods. Another publication, The Non-GMO Sourcebook provides a comprehensive list of suppliers of non-GMO seeds, grains, ingredients, feed, and food products. www.non-gmoreport.com
The Western Producer
The Western Producer The Western Producer is the leading agricultural publication for Western Canadian farmers and ranchers and has been a staple in the agricultural industry since 1923. Each week The Producer covers the latest developments in agricultural news, production, technology, markets, finance, livestock and rural lifestyles. www.producer.com
World Grain
World Grain is a monthly business magazine serving the international grain, flour milling and feed industries. With more than 10,000 subscribers in 139 countries, World Grain offers articles on daily operations and equipment technology in each of these industries, as well as company profiles and plant features, industry news, market information, product reviews and more. www.world-grain.com
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Exhibitors
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| Hotel Name | Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch |
| Address | 315 Chestnut Street St. Louis Missouri 63102 USA |
| Contact Details | Phone: +1 (314) 655-1234 Website: https://book.passkey.com/event/49570658/owner/988/home |
| Block Details | Check out our Fantastic Group Rate! The Organic and Non-GMO Forum has negotiated a special low room rate of $179 per night for attendees of the conference. You can call the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch to get this rate at +1 (314) 655-1234 and tell the booking agent that you are with the group: Organic and Non-GMO Forum. OR you can click the button below that links to our room block. Room Rate: $179.00 plus tax Room block and discounted rate will end on Sunday, October 14th at 5:00 PM (EST). Rooms are expected to sell out! |
