NOC is hosting the Spring 2024 Pre-NOSB Meeting, in Milwaukee, WI. This is an in-person event! The Pre-NOSB Meeting takes place in advance of the National Organic Standards Board meeting each spring and fall. This meeting provides a space for information-sharing and dialogue and is open to all organic community members. The meeting will include:
A panel of local organic farmers discussing regional challenges and opportunities.
An DC update on organic policy issues, including the Farm Bill and new organic regulations.
A Q&A with Jenny Tucker, Deputy Administrator for the National Organic Program.
Discussions about topics under consideration by the National Organic Standards Board.
And more!
Day: Sunday, April 28
Time: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm CT, followed by a networking reception*
Location: The Great Hall at the Historic Pabst Brewery, 923 West Juneau Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53233
Agenda: The meeting agenda and resources are available here.
*networking reception: light appetizers and snacks provided, cash bar.
Registration for the Milwaukee Pre-NOSB meeting is closed!
Please email alice@nationalorganiccoalition.org if you would like to attend.
Farmer Scholarships
NOC will provide a limited number of travel scholarships to farmers who wish to take part in the Pre-NOSB Meeting and/or NOSB Meeting. FARMER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED.
Thank you to our meeting co-sponsors:
Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) Meeting
NOC will also convene a meeting for staff from organizations that are participating in USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). This meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 30, from 9:30 am to 3 pm CT. Information and registration is available here. For any questions, please email Alice Runde at alice@nationalorganiccoalition.org.
NOSB Meeting
Information about the Milwaukee NOSB Meeting can be found here.
NOSB Meeting Reception
NOSB Reception – 6 – 8 pm, Monday, April 29 – free & open to organic community members; (details here). Register here.