OCIA

Transition to Organic Farming Conference
2025-12-02 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center, 1071 County Rd G, Ithaca, 68033, United States
Are you interested in learning more about organic farming, are in the transition process or are already a certified organic producer? We invite you to join us for our third annual “Transition to Organic Farming” conference on December 2, 2025, at the Eastern Nebraska Research and Extension Center near Mead.
This is a great event that brings together producers, extension, industry, non-profits, and researchers. Online registration is now open and is free due to funding from our sponsors, the USDA Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) and Nebraska Extension.
Click here to register:
https://enreec.unl.edu/2025-transition-to-organic-farming-conference/
Would you like to be an exhibitor at the conference? Please click on the link below to reserve your table by November 25.
https://cvent.me/x9WaRG

Organic Seed Starting and Transplants
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Are you interested in improving your organic seed starting and transplanting techniques? Join SDSPA for this informative and practical webinar designed for organic and transitioning growers. Michelle Grosek, from Bear Butte Gardens in Sturgis, SD will share best practices for starting your own transplants, managing inputs organically, and optimizing germination and plant health for successful field planting.
Our expert speaker will share farm-based methods and practical tips tailored to South Dakota and Upper Plains conditions. Whether you’re a beginning grower or looking to refine your current practices, this webinar will help you start strong next season.
To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RR6EqDYKTfyMi_cPn5H5Zw#/registration

Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer for Organic Feedstuffs
2025-12-10 11:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Do you grow and sell feed-grade ingredients or products? Looking to find new business partners to buy U.S. grown feed-grade ingredients?
Join the Organic Trade Association and our partners for our first-ever Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer on December 10, 2025 as a part of the Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
What is a Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixer: An online event for organic buyers and sellers – think online speed dating to support expansion of the U.S. organic supply chain! This mixer we’re focused on the organic feedstuffs market.
Who Can Register: Any business (buyers) sourcing U.S.-grown feed-grade ingredients and products, and any farmer/producer (sellers) of U.S.-grown organic or transitional feed-grade ingredients and products. Open to anyone in the U.S.! Regions are not limited.

Why: Support the domestic supply chain by sourcing feedstuffs from domestic producers

How: Register here. Our team of experts will craft a custom schedule for each registrant. Complete schedules will be shared with registrants by December 7, 2025.
Space is limited – sign up today!
REGISTER NOW: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YBCCHNL
This mixer is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Simplifying the Paperwork: Recordkeeping Strategies for Organic Farmers
2025-12-10 13:00 - 14:30
Who: Farmers – organic and those interested in transitioning to organic
When: Dec. 10 from 2 to 3:30 pm ET
Cost: $0
To register and see the agenda: https://www.nationalorganiccoalition.org/events
Event Description:
Recordkeeping is one of the biggest hurdles in organic certification, and for some farmers, it’s a reason to avoid or even abandon the process. This interactive session will put the focus on farmers, creating space to share firsthand experiences and practical strategies for streamlining recordkeeping and reducing the stress of compliance.
Join us to:

Hear directly from organic farmers about the tools and practices that have worked for them.
Participate in breakout sessions to exchange ideas, ask questions, and learn from peers.
Discuss how simplifying recordkeeping can help build a more inclusive and supportive organic community.

This session is designed to spark a larger conversation about reducing paperwork burdens across the organic system. Come prepared to share, listen, and collaborate as we work toward solutions that make organic certification more accessible for all.
This event is part of the Seeds for Success series in partnership with Organic Farming Research Foundation and Organic Farmers Association

2026 - OCIA AGMM Lincoln Nebraska
2026-02-12 | 5865 Boboli Ln, Lincoln, NE 68516, 5865 Boboli Ln,, Lincoln, NE, 68516, United States
2026 – OCIA AGMM
Zoom Option – will be available with voting rights.
Book your group rate for OCIA February Group
You will find the information for your online reservation link below. If you have questions or need help with the link, please do not hesitate to ask. We appreciate your business and look forward to a successful event.
Event Summary:
Hotel(s) offering your special group rate:

Residence Inn by Marriott Lincoln South for 119.00 USD per night – Last Day to Book : Tuesday, January 13, 2026: (402) 423-1555

Book your group rate for OCIA February Group
2026 AGMM Packet – English
2026 AGMM Packet – Spanish
