NOC Hosts Pre-NOSB & TOPP Meetings in Providence, RI on October 23 & 24, 2023
Pre-NOSB Meeting
NOC will be hosting the Fall 2023 Pre-NOSB Meeting, in Providence, Rhode Island. This will be 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 stakeholders. The meeting will include:
A farmer panel.
An update on the 2023 Farm Bill negotiations and other organic policy issues.
Discussions about topics under consideration by the National Organic Standards Board.
A Q&A Jenny Tucker, Deputy Administer for the National Organic Program.
And more!
Day: Monday, October 23rd
Time: 8.30 am to 3 pm ET
Location: Providence Marriott Downtown
Register here Thursday, October 19.
Farmer Scholarships
**NOC is providing a limited number of travel scholarships to farmers who wish to take part in the Pre-NOSB Meeting and/or NOSB Meeting. Learn more and apply here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTSD7HX
National 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 provide the opportunity for local, regional, and national TOPP partners to connect in person, and share information and best practices.
Part 1: Monday, October 23rd, from 3.30 to 5.30 pm ET
Part 2: Tuesday, October 24th, from 7.30 am to 9.30 am ET (breakfast provided)
Location: Providence Marriott Downtown
Register here by Thursday, October 19.
For any questions, please email info@nationalorganiccoalition.org.
Information about the Fall 2023 NOSB Meeting can be found here > https://www.ams.usda.gov/event/national-organic-standards-board-nosb-meeting-providence-ri
