Pre-NOSB Meeting
NOC is hosting the Fall 2023 Pre-NOSB Meeting, in Providence, Rhode Island. 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 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 with the National Organic Program.
And more!
Meeting agenda & resources are available here.
Day: Monday, October 23rd
Time: 8.30 am to 3 pm ET
Location: Providence Marriott Downtown
Register below by COB on 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.
[The application period for farmer scholarships is now closed.]
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 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 is included)
Find a detailed agenda here.
Location: Providence Marriott Downtown
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
Meeting participants are invited to the NOSB Happy Hour on Wednesday, October 25, from 7 - 9pm EDT. More information at the bottom of the page and here.
REGISTRATION
*** Registration is closed - please email info@nationalorganiccoalition.org if you have not registered but would like to attend the meeting!***
