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SUMMARY:Natural Products EXPO WEST
DESCRIPTION:Visit our booth at the 45th annual Natural Products EXPO WEST!
URL:https://ocia.org/event/natural-products-expo-west-3/
CATEGORIES:Trade Shows
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SUMMARY:Organic Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Organic Certification Made Simple\n\n\n\n\n\n🌱 Thinking about organic certification but not sure where to start? \nJoin us for our free twice monthly webinar\, where we simplify the process with an organic certification specialist. \nWhat to Expect:\n✅ Expert insights on recordkeeping\, certification\, and developing your organic system plan\n✅ What to expect from your organic inspection\n✅ Live Q&A—bring your questions! \nEvent Details:\n📅 When: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 11:00am CT\n💻 Where: Online Click here to join \n🚜 Whether you’re just exploring\, already making the transition\, or ready to apply for organic certification we’re here to help.
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-office-hours-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TOPP: Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Sioux Falls Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:SDSU Extension and the SDSU Southeast Research Farm will host an organic conference focused on practical\, science-based strategies for organic and transitioning producers on March 12 from 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. \nFor more information\, visit https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/organic-conference-sioux-falls
URL:https://ocia.org/event/sioux-falls-organic-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Ramkota Hotel\, 2300 West Maple Street\, Sioux Falls\, SD\, 57107\, United States
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SUMMARY:Organic Certification 101
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about getting certified organic but not sure where to start? 🌱\nJoin our Organic Certification 101 webinar and learn the fundamentals of the organic certification process\, including requirements\, timelines\, and practical next steps. \n📅 March 18\n⏰ 10:00 AM (Central Time)\n💻 Live via Zoom \nPerfect for farmers\, processors\, and businesses exploring organic certification for the first time. \nYou’ll learn:\n✅ Key steps in the certification process\n✅ Required plans and records\n✅ Common pitfalls to avoid\n✅ How to move forward with confidence \n🔗 Join the webinar here:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83899713752?pwd=7vy7VIaaKyy6XMWJ6a8Fg99orOFuzL.1
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-certification-101-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TOPP: Certification 101
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T190000
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SUMMARY:Growing Conservation: Urban Agriculture in Action
DESCRIPTION:Explore how urban agriculture drives conservation outcomes across soil health\, water quality\, biodiversity\, and climate resilience.\nJoin Nebraska Extension\, Conservation Nebraska\, and metro Omaha local foods partners for an interactive presentation and panel discussion featuring practitioners working at the intersection of food systems and environmental stewardship. Learn concrete ways to engage in conservation through growing\, waste reduction\, and community action.\n\nRegister in advance: https://secure.ngpvan.com/VoSOFStc6ki8IrLiPAIQkQ2\nLight refreshments (coffee\, tea\, water) and pastries/sweets will be provided.\nPlease bring a nonperishable/canned food item that will go to support our local community.
URL:https://ocia.org/event/growing-conservation-urban-agriculture-in-action/
LOCATION:Nebraska Extension in Douglas-Sarpy Counties\, 8015 W. Center Rd.\, Omaha\, NE\, 68124\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T110000
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SUMMARY:Organic Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:Organic Certification Made Simple\n\n\n\n\n\n🌱 Thinking about organic certification but not sure where to start? \nJoin us for our free twice monthly webinar\, where we simplify the process with an organic certification specialist. \nWhat to Expect:\n✅ Expert insights on recordkeeping\, certification\, and developing your organic system plan\n✅ What to expect from your organic inspection\n✅ Live Q&A—bring your questions! \nEvent Details:\n📅 When: The 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 11:00am CT\n💻 Where: Online Click here to join \n🚜 Whether you’re just exploring\, already making the transition\, or ready to apply for organic certification we’re here to help.
URL:https://ocia.org/event/organic-office-hours-4/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TOPP: Office Hours
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SUMMARY:Transition to Organic Farming Workshop- Bismarck\, ND
DESCRIPTION:Transition to Organic Farming Workshop \nJoin us for a full-day\, in-depth workshop designed for farmers and ag professionals interested in transitioning to organic production. This interactive event features presentations and open discussion with seasoned experts who bring real-world experience in organic farming systems\, NRCS programs\, organic certification\, transition planning\, and marketing organic crops. \nParticipants will gain practical guidance on streamlining the organic transition process\, understanding certification requirements\, accessing available conservation and financial assistance programs\, and developing profitable organic marketing strategies. Whether you are just exploring organic production or actively planning your transition\, this workshop will provide valuable tools\, resources\, and connections to support your next steps. \nRegister here: https://form.jotform.com/260064632071145
URL:https://ocia.org/event/transition-to-organic-farming-workshop-bismarck-nd/
LOCATION:Ramada Hotel-Bismarck\, 1400 E. Interchange Ave.\, Bismarck\, ND\, 58501\, United States
CATEGORIES:TOPP: Organic Transition Workshops
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Resilience Through Recordkeeping
DESCRIPTION:FARRMS is hosting Cultivating Resilience Through Recordkeeping\, a 90-minute webinar diving into the core essentials of farm financial management. Attendees will hear from technical expert Mallory Krieger\, National Program Director for OATS\, and a panel of farmers who have successfully bridged the gap between muddy boots and balanced books. Whether a producer is transitioning to organic or looking to sharpen current management practices\, effective recordkeeping is the backbone of a resilient farm business. \n  \nBy the end of the session\, participants will be equipped to: \n\nApply best practices to maintain clear\, organized\, and effective farm records.\nUnderstand how their records influence farm finance\, management and long-term sustainability.\nFind additional tools and resources to support the farm.\n\n  \nDate: March 31\, 2026 \nTime: 6:00–7:30 PM CST \nLocation: Online Webinar via Zoom \nFREE but registration is required \nThose interested can register at https://www.farrms.org/event-details/cultivatingresiliencewebinar
URL:https://ocia.org/event/cultivating-resilience-through-recordkeeping/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:TOPP: Organic Transition Workshops
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