Advocacy 101 Webinar

Host: Patty Lovera, Policy Director, Organic Farmers Association

How can we get Congress to support organic farmers? Learn how to make your voice heard in the legislative process during this webinar about how to lobby your elected officials. Get ready for meetings with your members of Congress. We’ll cover how to schedule a meeting, what to say, and how to create ongoing communication with elected officials.  (Feb 9, 2021)

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2020 Election Review: Impact on Organic

Host: Patty Lovera, Policy Director, Organic Farmers Association

Election Review: Impact on Organic
What does the recent election mean for protecting organic standards and growing organic?  Join Organic Farmers Association Policy Director, Patty Lovera for a review of election results, how agriculture committees might shape up, and what to look for in the months ahead.  (December 2020)

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Advocating for Organic

Host: Patty Lovera, Policy Director, Organic Farmers Association

Advocating for Organic
How can we get Congress to support organic farmers? Learn how to make your voice heard in the legislative process during this webinar about how to lobby your elected officials. Get ready for meetings with your members of Congress in Washington, D.C., or at home in their district offices. We’ll cover how to schedule a meeting, what to bring, what to say, and how to create ongoing communication with elected officials.  (February 2020)

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How Corn and Soy Imports Impact US Production

Host: John Bobbe, Former Executive Director, OFARM

Fraudulent imports have been undercutting our U.S. organic farmers. U.S. organic farmers and consumers deserve better protection from our government. Join us for an overview of  US organic corn and soy production and how imports affect these crops, along with insight on fraudulent imports over the last 5-years.  (February 2020)

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The Debate on Hydroponics in Organic

Host: Dave Chapman, Real Organic Project

Hydroponics, or a method of farming without soil, are changing farming as we know it. So, where do these water-based farms fit into organic farming? Generate an insight on the timeline of the organic hydroponics debate and see the impact on US growers.  (January 2020)

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The Organic Dairy Crisis 

Hosts: Mark McAfee, Organic Pastures Dairy and Ed Maltby, Northeast Organic Dairy Producers Alliance (NODPA)

We have an Organic Dairy Crisis on our hands. Learn more about the failure in both Pasture Rule and the Origin of Livestock and how these are impacting our organic dairy farms. See why we need to put pressure on the National Organic Program.  (December 2019)

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Immigration Reforms Effects on Organic Farming

Host: David Runsten, Policy Director, California Alliance for Family Farmers (CAFF)

Immigrants have been critical to meeting the agricultural labor demand. In this webinar, David Runsten will be giving updates on immigration reforms, such as the H2A temporary agricultural program for guest workers, and the way they affect organic farming. Tune in to learn more about the proposal OFA is supporting.  (November 2019)

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