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5th Annual Organic and Non-GMO Forum
Organic & Non-GMO Forum brings together producers, processors, manufacturers, buyers and more to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the organic and non-GMO industries. Take part in informative discussions, listen to unique insights from leading experts, and grow your networking.| #agenda-section agenda-section row-start row-end col-sm-12 hidden |
Agenda
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| Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 | |||
| 9:30 am - 11:30 am | Film Screening: Dreaming of a Vetter World | ||
| 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm | Welcome | ||
| 1:15 pm - 2:15 pm | Keynote Address: Vetter Farm’s Legacy of Organic Production | ||
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Overview of Global Organic Market and Trade Agreements | ||
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Outlook for Organic Grains and Oilseeds Markets - Business and Economic trends | ||
| 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm | Coffee Break sponsored by SGS North America Inc. | ||
| 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Organic and Non-GMO Market Drivers | ||
| 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Certification and Options for Non-GMO | ||
| 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | There's a New Sheriff in Town: Understanding the National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard | ||
| 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm | Opening Reception sponsored by Sunrise Foods International | ||
| Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 | |||
| 7:30 am - 8:30 am | Breakfast sponsored by Where Food Comes From, Inc. | ||
| 8:30 am - 8:35 am | Welcome | ||
| 8:35 am - 9:15 am | Keynote Address: Seeding & Scaling the Plant-Based Food Future | ||
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Producers' Panel: Viewpoints from the Field | ||
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Coffee Break sponsored by Soybean Premiums | ||
| 10:45 am - 11:15 am | The Impact of Full Rotation Products to Producers, Processors, and CPGs | ||
| 11:15 am - 12:00 pm | Supporting Transitional Producers: Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold’s Contract for Change | ||
| 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Perspectives in Sustainability: Non-GMO Grain & Oilseed Production | ||
| 12:30 pm - 1:45 pm | Lunch | ||
| 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm | Impact Metrics for Sustainable Organic Systems | ||
| 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm | Sweet Opportunities in the Organic Industry | ||
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Opportunities in Hemp Production and Processing | ||
| 3:15 pm - 3:25 pm | Closing | ||
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FEES
| Standard Admission | $899 | Register |
| Government Employees & Non-Profit Organizations |
$799 | Register |
| Full-time Undergraduate Students | $399 | 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
1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, 55403
+1 612 370 1234
Take advantage of our special Attendee rate of $199 per night!
This rate is good until October 7th.
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 Chief Operating Officer, 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
Sunrise Foods International
Sunrise Foods International specializes in the trade of organic and conventional grains. Based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, we source high-quality grains from an extensive network of producers and suppliers and seamlessly deliver them to customers worldwide. Our products include cereal grains (for milling) and feed grains (for livestock), as well as oil seeds and pulses, such as lentils and soybeans. Founded in 1997 and privately owned, Sunrise Foods continues to enhance its presence in the agri-food industry. In 2013, Sunrise Foods International (USA) Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary was established. Based in Pender, Nebraska, United States, this office focuses on the purchasing and handling of commodities originating in the United States. 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
MOSES
The Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service (MOSES) is a nonprofit that provides education, resources and practical advice to help farmers succeed in organic and sustainable production. The organization is best known for the annual MOSES Organic Farming Conference, the country’s largest educational event on organic agriculture, which takes place each February in La Crosse, Wis. MOSES also organizes on-farm field days and training to help farmers learn organic practices. Trained Organic Specialists answer farmers’ individual questions through the Organic Answer Line (888-90-MOSES) and Ask a Specialist website. Beginning farmers learn the ropes through the MOSES Farmer-to-Farmer Mentoring Program and New Farmer U and can find support through the New Organic Stewards program and Rural Women's Project. Additional resources include the Organic Broadcaster newspaper, Midwest Organic Resource Directory to help farmers find buyers and suppliers, the Guidebook for Organic Certification, fact sheets, and farming information on the MOSES website. 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 Non-GMO and organic crops. We offer a full spectrum of expert services in specialty crop procurement, production and supply chain management. Learn more
AGI SureTrack
AGI SureTrack 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 and manage the quality grain they need directly from the farms. The SureTrack system creates more traceability within supply chains, better quality management and allows for direct communication to easily contract and schedule deliveries of on-farm ingredients.Learn more
Compeer Financial
Compeer Financial is a member-owned Farm Credit cooperative serving and supporting agriculture and rural communities. The organization provides loans, leases, risk management and other financial services throughout 144 counties in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. Based in the upper Midwest, Compeer Financial exists to champion the hopes and dreams of rural America. With 1,200 dedicated team members serving more than 72,000 member-owners, Compeer offers specialized expertise and personalized service regardless of the size of the farm, type of crop grown or the livestock raised. Team members are proud to serve agriculture of all kinds in the communities where they live and work. Learn more
High Caliber Transloading
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
Pipeline Foods is accelerating the availability and reliability of organic, non-GMO and regeneratively grown food. We bring transparent, sustainable supply chain solutions to connect the dots for our farming partners and end users of organic grains and ingredients. 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
WeFARM Organics
WeFARM Organics is the North American division of Dalian Huaen Co. Ltd. Established in 1993, Huaen is the first Chinese company to be certified organic for growing, producing, processing and exporting organic agricultural products by International Certification Authorities such as ECOCERT, IBD, IFOAM, and FOFCC. We are producers and suppliers of Organic food products including soybeans, pulses, grains, cereals, corn and ingredients. Our HQ also processes organic oils and supplies bulk organic feeds as a co-product. These include Organic Soybean Meal, Organic Canola Meal, Organic Sunflower Meal, Organic DDGS and other organic feed ingredients. Learn more
SGS North America Inc.
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
Tanis Seed Processing Tech
Tanis Seed Processing Technologies manufactures seed, oilseed, pulses and cereal cleaning, calibrating, dehulling/peeling, splitting, color sorting, conditioning/coating machines and turn-key projects since 1956. The TAN family has been in field crop processing machinery business since 1930 then TANIS brand was born in 1956. Today, TANIS has 3 different brands and activities. TANIS MILLING TECH. TANIS SEED PROCESSING TECH. TANIS FEED MILLING TECH. Learn more
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Partners
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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
MarketsFarm
MarketsFarm services are designed to make sense of market complexity in a simple, straightforward way. We provide you with insights you need to optimize your farm’s profitability. MarketsFarm delivers up to date markets information when you need it, developments in cash and futures markets, exclusive opinions and recommendations from our experts. www.marketsfarm.com
Milling & Grain
Milling and Grain is the longest standing publication in the grain handling and milling sector - 128 years, we live and breathe milling. We are the only magazine serving the global industry which is published, printed and distributed in six languages, English, Turkish, Arabic, French, Chinese, and Spanish. With regional office on every continent we attend and partner more than 40 global exhibitions, and run more than six conferences per year globally. We reach more millers and grain handling companies in all the sectors of feed, flour, rice, grains, pasta and more. www.millingandgrain.com
Organic Biz
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. organicbiz.ca
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
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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Premium Exhibitors
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Centaur Analytics
You strive to produce a high-quality product that maintains its pristine condition from the farm all the way to the consumer. Centaur (centaur.ag) is your partner on this journey. Centaur builds and leverages the latest technologies to transform a traditional supply chain for Organic & Non-GMO crops into a trusted, end-to-end, post-harvest quality chain. Learn more
Farm Nutrients
Farm Nutrients is a full-service agronomy company serving Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, SE South Dakota, Southern Minnesota, and Northern Missouri. Since our beginning in 2003, our mission has been to help farmers build healthy soils and higher yields by offering premium products and services including chicken litter fertilizer, seeds, and soil testing. We partner with the top seed companies in the upper Midwest to bring growers a full line-up of traited, conventional, and organic corn, silage, soybeans, alfalfa, forage, and cover crop seed. Our access to the best seed in the industry paired with our expertise in soil health and chicken litter fertilizer make us an asset to any farming program. Learn more
Field Farm Marketing
FFM, the international agricultural commodities trading house specializing in organic, non-GMO products operating on 6 continents. FFM’s vision, which it has pursued for twenty years, is to engage in sustainable business practices which enrich natural resources to ensure the continued vitality of our planet; provide healthy environments in which both people and livestock can thrive; and promote trade to ensure quality products reach all members of the global community. The company provides the highest quality organic ingredients to the food and feed sectors. Learn more
Indigo Agriculture
What if a healthier planet began with a healthier farm? Indigo Ag harnesses nature to help farmers sustainably feed the planet. We strive to improve grower profitability, environmental sustainability, and consumer health through the use of natural microbiology and digital technologies. We believe that the plant microbiome and digital technologies can fundamentally create a more beneficial agriculture system for all. Learn more
Insta-Pro International
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
Nature Safe Fertilizers
Nature Safe Fertilizers, a Darling Ingredients Brand, is the largest producer of sustainable and environmentally friendly fertilizer products in North America. For over 25 years we have been producing innovative products to help enhance nutrient efficiency and reduce nutrient loss. As a vertically integrated company, our distinct scale and costs advantages allow us to help others as they work to develop innovative products for their customers. Please stop by and see us and let’s discuss ways we can work together. Learn more
The Scoular Company
A 127-year old employee-owned company with more than $4 billion in sales, Scoular’s 100+ independent business units provide diverse supply chain solutions for end-users and suppliers of grain, feed ingredients, and food ingredients around the globe. From 100+ offices and grain-handling facilities in North America, South America, and Asia, 1000+ employees are engaged in the business of buying, selling, storing, handling, and processing grain and ingredients as well as managing transportation and logistics worldwide. Scoular’s operations and services are supported with dedicated farmer relationships, identity preserved grains, Non-GMO and organic certifications and more. Learn more
Zeeland Farm Services, Inc.
Zeeland Farm Services, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business with 65 years of service to the agricultural and transportation industries. We specialize in non-gmo soybean meal, oil, flour, white flakes, soybeans and organic corn and soybean seed. Values are at the heart of everything we produce, and everything we do. We produce premium products that are closely monitored from beginning to end and are committed to offering products that are healthy for you and your family. Learn more
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Exhibitors
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