BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rodale Institute - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rodale Institute X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rodale Institute REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20250309T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20251102T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20260308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20261101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20270314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20271107T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261005T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T155105Z CREATED:20260902T202024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155105Z UID:10001817-1791205200-1791208800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rye Working Group - Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute’s Markets team is convening a Rye Working Group focused on developing diverse markets for organic rye. \nSeveral significant rye initiatives already exist. Rather than duplicate them\, our intention is to uplift the work already underway\, increase shared learning\, identify new opportunities\, and explore strategies that require more coordination than any one organization can achieve alone. Rodale is convening and facilitating this group to support moving this work forward together. \nWhile this working group focuses on rye\, we recognize it is part of addressing a larger systemic need to build markets for the winter grains that make up healthy organic cropping rotations. \nThis working group intends to bring together growers\, processors\, millers\, distillers\, brand buyers\, breeders\, and researchers from across the rye supply system to coordinate efforts\, share market intelligence\, and find concrete ways to grow demand for organic rye. \nConveners:  \nWill Glazik\, Rodale Institute \nBridget Gilmore\, Rodale Institute \nRachel Kastner\, reNourish Studio \nLauren Tucker\, reNourish Studio \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: October 5\, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n\n \n \n 10/05/2026 Rye Working Group - Session 3\n October 5\, 2026\, 1:00-200 PM EDT \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rye-working-group-session-3/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/young-green-ears-rye-agricultural-background-growing-ears-cereals-wheat-sunset-sunlight-plantation-sunset-rays-soft-focus-selective-focus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T200000 DTSTAMP:20260611T184320Z CREATED:20260609T224700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T184320Z UID:10001799-1790874000-1790884800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:The Gathering at Gardener's Outpost - 2026 Fall SCBFC Conference DESCRIPTION:Join us for an opportunity to connect\, learn\, and foster collaborations within the specialty crop community during the South Carolina Black Farmers Coalition Conference from October 1–3\, 2026 in Columbia\, SC. This opening evening at Gardener’s Outpost will include a panel discussion on growing organic specialty crops and an Organic buyer-seller mixer. This discussion will provide attendees with firsthand insights into organic transition\, market needs\, and building successful relationships. With local food\, we connect\, ask questions\, and strengthen field-to-market pathways. \nThis gathering is designed to foster connections between those passionate about sourcing and supplying local\, sustainable\, and organic food. We hope to see you there! \nDetails\nDate: October 1\, 2026\, 5-8 p.m. \nThere will be a panel from 5-6 p.m. and mixer 6-8 p.m. \nLocation:\nGardener’s Outpost Cost: FREE \nRegistration \n Learn More and Register Today \nThis event 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/the-gathering-at-gardeners-outpost-2026-fall-scbfc-conference/ LOCATION:Gardener’s Outpost\, Columbia\, South Carolina CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/organic-vegetables-from-home-garden.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260804T185313Z CREATED:20260522T174803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T185313Z UID:10001796-1790776800-1790780400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Nutrient Dense Food: What Farmers Are Measuring and How They're Selling It DESCRIPTION:A farmer’s guide to measuring and communicating nutrient density.\nFor decades\, farmers working with healthy soil have known something is different about their food — more flavor\, better animal health\, crops that seem more resilient. But translating that intuition into something measurable\, communicable\, and commercially valuable has remained out of reach. \nThis panel brings together leading researchers and experienced farmers to close that gap. Drawing on emerging science around soil biology and nutrient density measurement\, the conversation will focus on what farmers can actually observe\, track\, and share — and what that means for the future of quality-focused agriculture. Whether you are just beginning to think about nutrient density or already measuring it\, this session is designed to give you practical insight and language to take back to your farm and your buyers. \nPresenters:\nAndrew Smith – Chief Science Officer\, Rodale Institute \nAnne Bikle – Biologist\, Author “What Your Food Ate” \nBrita Lundberg – 4th Generation Farmer & Communications Manager\, Lundberg Family Farms \nLael Gerhart – Engagement Leader\, Frog Hollow Farm \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: September 30\, 2026 2:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n \n Nutrient Dense Food: What Farmers Are Measuring and How They're Selling It\n Register for our 9/30/2026 Nutrient Dense Food: What Farmers Are Measuring and How They're Selling It. 12:30 pm -1:30 pm EST. \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/nutrient-dense-food-what-farmers-are-measuring-and-how-theyre-selling-it/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/red-ripe-apples-wooden-boxes-sale-street-market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T090000 DTSTAMP:20251007T191542Z CREATED:20250828T133544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191542Z UID:10001571-1790755200-1790758800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rodale Institute Midwest Virtual Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute Consulting Services is hosting a virtual “coffee hour”. Discussion topics will be focused on organic farming topics. A different focus topic will be discussed each month. This will be a recurring meeting every month. The last Wednesday of each month at 8am Central. \nWho should sign up? Prospective\, transitioning\, or certified organic grain farmers from Iowa\, Missouri\, Illinois\, Indiana\, and Ohio. \nWhat can participants expect? Rodale Midwest manager Scott Ausborn and organic consultant Ben Lehman will facilitate the meetings. Participants will be encouraged to share any questions\, comments or concerns relevant to organic farming. \nRegistration\n\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n State*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingFarm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer (ex. restaurant\, wholesale\, hospital\, institution\, etc)\n \n \n \n Other\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis event is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under agreement number 2004.25.085432. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rodale-institute-midwest-virtual-coffee-hours/2026-09-30/ CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Coffee Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1255775155.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T160000 DTSTAMP:20260910T233110Z CREATED:20260909T155958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T233110Z UID:10001821-1790694000-1790697600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:How to Tell Your Farm's Story to Access Organic Markets DESCRIPTION:Your farm has a story worth telling. This workshop will help you tell it well. \nThis session is designed to help organic farmers tell their farm story clearly\, confidently\, and in their own voice so they can connect with buyers and consumers\, grow their business\, and help others understand what organic is and why they should buy organic. \nHere’s what to expect: \n\nArticulate why you farm organically\, and how to say it in a way that sticks\nShare why buying local and domestic organic matters and how to make that case to your buyers and consumers\nLearn how to shape your story for the audience in front of you\, whether that’s a farmers market customer\, a retail or wholesale buyer\, or someone you just met\n\nThe Story Labs are designed and facilitated by the Organic Farmers Association and Modern Species\, a creative agency focused on helping farmers\, ingredient suppliers\, manufacturers\, brands\, retailers\, certifiers\, and associations tell clear and compelling stories so buyers and consumers make better choices. \nWebinar Panelists: \n\nGage Mitchell – Founder & CEO of Modern Species\nMadison Letizia – Communications Manager\, Organic Farmers Association\n\nStory Labs are 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). \nDetails\nDate: September 29\, 2026 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n \n 09/29/2026 How to Tell Your Farm's Story to Access Organic Markets\n September 29\, 2026\, 3:00-4:00 PM EDT \n \n EmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/how-to-tell-your-farms-story-to-access-organic-markets/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/carved-vegetables-small-trees-medium-trees-large-trees-ready-be-cut-cutting-is-available-b.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T110000 DTSTAMP:20260918T202823Z CREATED:20260918T161353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T202823Z UID:10001822-1790672400-1790679600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Dressman Farms Field Walk DESCRIPTION:Join us on Tuesday\, September 29\, 2026\, at Jared Dressman Farms and Ave Maria Organics in Frankfort\, Kansas\, for a field day focused on organic transition\, cropping systems\, and livestock integration. Learn about Jared’s approach to organic production\, grazing cover crops\, and the use of GPS collars to manage cattle while connecting with other farmers and agricultural professionals. \nDetails\nDate: Sept 29\, 2026 9 am – 11 am \nLocation:\nFrankfort\, Kansas \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Dressman Farms Field Walk\n Register for our 9/29/2026 Dressman Farms Field Walk 9-11 pm CST. \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Completing this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis work 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/dressman-farms-field-walk/ LOCATION:Dressman Farms CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Rodale-1401-e1535573741999.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T155131Z CREATED:20260902T201507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155131Z UID:10001816-1790600400-1790604000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rye Working Group - Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute’s Markets team is convening a Rye Working Group focused on developing diverse markets for organic rye. \nSeveral significant rye initiatives already exist. Rather than duplicate them\, our intention is to uplift the work already underway\, increase shared learning\, identify new opportunities\, and explore strategies that require more coordination than any one organization can achieve alone. Rodale is convening and facilitating this group to support moving this work forward together. \nWhile this working group focuses on rye\, we recognize it is part of addressing a larger systemic need to build markets for the winter grains that make up healthy organic cropping rotations. \nThis working group intends to bring together growers\, processors\, millers\, distillers\, brand buyers\, breeders\, and researchers from across the rye supply system to coordinate efforts\, share market intelligence\, and find concrete ways to grow demand for organic rye. We will be hosting two introductory meetings (September 14 and September 28) where we will share: \n– Introductions and a chance to hear what everyone’s already working on \n– The working group’s purpose and scope \n– Systemic challenges and opportunities for rye markets \nIn Session 3 (October 5)\, we will get to work on collective action. \nConveners: \nWill Glazik\, Rodale Institute \nBridget Gilmore\, Rodale Institute \nRachel Kastner\, reNourish Studio \nLauren Tucker\, reNourish Studio \n Join us for Session 3 \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: September 28\, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n \n 09/28/2026 Rye Working Group - Session 2\n September 28\, 2026\, 1:00-200 PM EDT \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rye-working-group-session-2/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/young-green-ears-rye-agricultural-background-growing-ears-cereals-wheat-sunset-sunlight-plantation-sunset-rays-soft-focus-selective-focus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260921T150000 DTSTAMP:20260910T233223Z CREATED:20260909T155041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T233223Z UID:10001820-1789999200-1790002800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Pricing Data: Where to Find It and What New Research Reveals about Access DESCRIPTION:What resources report on organic pricing and what are the gaps in this data? \nPublic price and sales reports have helped level the playing field between buyers and sellers of all sizes. As agricultural information becomes increasingly privatized and markets more concentrated\, that public data is more important than ever for a fair\, stable organic sector. Join researcher Katie Butterfield (UC Davis)\, as she shares findings from her new peer-reviewed article\, Improving USDA’s Public Price and Volume Data for an Equitable Organic Food Value Chain\, along with the broader work behind it. \nHere’s what to expect: \n– Where to access organic pricing data as a farmer. \n– What the research found: interviews and surveys with organic producers\, processors\, distributors\, and retailers about how price and volume data can better serve them. \n– Why access matters: many farmers don’t have the resources to purchase private data sources\, and improving public data access\, especially smaller markets\, is one of the clearest ways to close that gap. \nThis session is for transitioning and organic farmers\, buyers\, supply chain actors\, researchers\, and advocates who want to understand what’s happening to organic acreage and pricing transparency and how better data can support a more equitable organic value chain. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: September 21\, 2026 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n \n 09/21/2026 Organic Pricing Data: Where to Find It and What New Research Reveals about Access\n September 21\, 2026\, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-pricing-data-where-to-find-it-and-what-new-research-reveals-about-access/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/vibrant-selection-colorful-produce-local-market-healthconscious-buyers.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260918T130000 DTSTAMP:20260917T174208Z CREATED:20260716T142613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T174208Z UID:10001807-1789722000-1789736400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, Tuxedo Farms\, in collaboration with Soil Health Services and Rodale Institute\, received funding from Western SARE to research the adaptation of organic no-till systems on Colorado’s Western Slope. Building on that work\, the farm was awarded a USDA Agricultural Marketing Service Organic Market Development Grant (OMDG) in 2024 to establish a certified organic dry bean cleaning and processing facility in Olathe\, Colorado. \nSince receiving the OMDG award\, the project has made significant progress—from conducting market research and engaging regional buyers to purchasing key processing equipment and advancing plans for the facility. These efforts are helping lay the foundation for expanded organic dry bean processing capacity and stronger regional markets for growers. \nJoin us for a Field Walk & Buyer Tour to see the project in action. Lunch will be provided. \nWhat can participants expect?\nEnjoy a casual morning featuring updates on the Western SARE and OMDG projects\, a tour of tilled and organic no-till dry bean field trials\, a look at the progress toward the new processing facility\, and opportunities to connect with buyers\, farmers\, and project partners. There will be plenty of time for discussion\, questions\, and networking. \nWho should attend?\nEveryone is welcome! We especially encourage prospective\, transitioning\, and certified organic grain and dry bean growers\, as well as buyers\, food businesses\, and others interested in strengthening Colorado’s regional organic grain and dry bean economy. \nDetails\nDate: Friday\, September 18\, 2026\, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm MDT \nLocation: \nMeet at Tuxedo Farms Cooler at 59751 David Rd.\, Olathe\, CO 81425 United States + Google Map \nView Venue Website \nMeet at Producers Coop for the presentation\, buyer/seller mixer\, and lunch at 11:30am at 2001 Melanie Lane Olathe\, CO 81425 \nGoogle Map https://www.google.com/maps/dir//2001+Melanie+Ln\,+Olathe\,+CO+81425/data=!4m6!4m5!1m1!4e2!1m2!1m1!1s… \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour\n Register for our 9/18/2026 Organic Dry Beans: Roller Crimper Research & Market Opportunities Field Walk & Buyer Tour. 9 am - 12 pm MST. \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. This work is supported through:  URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-dry-beans-roller-crimper-research-market-opportunities-field-walk-buyer-tour/ LOCATION:Tuxedo Farms Cooler\, 59751 David Rd\, Olathe\, Colorado\, 81425 CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/top-view-white-colorful-beans-with-peas-brown-wooden-surface.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260909T155158Z CREATED:20260902T200517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T155158Z UID:10001815-1789390800-1789394400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rye Working Group - Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute’s Markets team is convening a Rye Working Group focused on developing diverse markets for organic rye. \nSeveral significant rye initiatives already exist. Rather than duplicate them\, our intention is to uplift the work already underway\, increase shared learning\, identify new opportunities\, and explore strategies that require more coordination than any one organization can achieve alone. Rodale is convening and facilitating this group to support moving this work forward together. \nWhile this working group focuses on rye\, we recognize it is part of addressing a larger systemic need to build markets for the winter grains that make up healthy organic cropping rotations. \nThis working group intends to bring together growers\, processors\, millers\, distillers\, brand buyers\, breeders\, and researchers from across the rye supply system to coordinate efforts\, share market intelligence\, and find concrete ways to grow demand for organic rye. \nWe will be hosting two introductory meetings (September 14 and September 28) where we will share: \n– Introductions and a chance to hear what everyone’s already working on \n– The working group’s purpose and scope \n– Systemic challenges and opportunities for rye markets \nIn Session 3 (October 5)\, we will get to work on collective action. \nConveners:  \nWill Glazik\, Rodale Institute \nBridget Gilmore\, Rodale Institute \nRachel Kastner\, reNourish Studio \nLauren Tucker\, reNourish Studio \n Join us for Session 2 \n Join us for Session 3 \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: September 14\, 2026 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration\n\n \n \n 09/14/2026 Rye Working Group - Session 1\n September 14\, 2026\, 1:00-200 PM EDT \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Zip/Postal Code*\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rye-working-group-session-1/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/young-green-ears-rye-agricultural-background-growing-ears-cereals-wheat-sunset-sunlight-plantation-sunset-rays-soft-focus-selective-focus.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T180000 DTSTAMP:20260803T183729Z CREATED:20260616T151303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T183729Z UID:10001804-1788008400-1788026400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Elevating Grain: A Hudson Valley Grain Fair Connecting Purchasers\, Processors\, and Producers DESCRIPTION:Join us for Elevating Grain\, a regional gathering designed to strengthen connections across the grainshed\, including stakeholders from production and processing to procurement and policy. \nThis interactive fair brings together growers\, millers\, bakers\, food producers\, institutional buyers\, and decision-makers to build relationships\, exchange knowledge\, and showcase the diversity and potential of using regional and organic grains. \nTwo interactive skill building workshops will be followed by a panel of experts representing all parts of the supply chain including perspectives on market access and opportunities for regional and organic grain producers. We will wrap up with an “eat and greet” mixer featuring vendor samples and drinks all highlighting local and organic grains allowing attendees to sample potential products they could use in their meal programs and operations. \nThe event will feature vendors representing mission-aligned producers and organizations\, with attendees/buyers from across the regional food system. \nFeatured speakers include: \n\nLuke Gianforte\, Gianforte Farm\nAmber Lambke\, Maine Grains\nMike Dandola\, School Food Service Director\, Pine Plains Central School District\n\nWho should attend? \nThis event is designed for food and farming stakeholders in the Hudson Valley and beyond: school food administrators and staff\, food access providers interested or already participating in Nourish NY\, NYC and NYS procurement professionals sourcing local and regional products\, educators\, and the middle supply chain actors including farmers\, millers\, artisan bakers\, and processors. \nAdditional audiences include policymakers\, legislators\, and food system technical assistance providers. Variety Showcase participants and grant partners are also encouraged to participate! \nDetails\nDate: Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 1-6 p.m. \n1:00–5:00 PM | Fair & Programming\n5:00–6:00 PM | Eat & Greet Mixer \nLocation:\nGlynwood Center For Regional Food and Farming\n362 Glynwood Road\, Cold Spring\, NY\, 10516 \nCost: Free for Farmers\, General Admission $25 \n \nRegistration \n Learn More and Register Today \nThis event 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/elevating-grain-a-hudson-valley-grain-fair-connecting-purchasers-processors-and-producers/ LOCATION:Glynwood Center For Regional Food and Farming\, 362 Glynwood Road\, Cold Spring\, New York\, 10516 CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_9693-medium.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T090000 DTSTAMP:20251007T191542Z CREATED:20250828T133544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191542Z UID:10001570-1787731200-1787734800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rodale Institute Midwest Virtual Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute Consulting Services is hosting a virtual “coffee hour”. Discussion topics will be focused on organic farming topics. A different focus topic will be discussed each month. This will be a recurring meeting every month. The last Wednesday of each month at 8am Central. \nWho should sign up? Prospective\, transitioning\, or certified organic grain farmers from Iowa\, Missouri\, Illinois\, Indiana\, and Ohio. \nWhat can participants expect? Rodale Midwest manager Scott Ausborn and organic consultant Ben Lehman will facilitate the meetings. Participants will be encouraged to share any questions\, comments or concerns relevant to organic farming. \nRegistration\n\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n State*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingFarm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer (ex. restaurant\, wholesale\, hospital\, institution\, etc)\n \n \n \n Other\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis event is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under agreement number 2004.25.085432. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rodale-institute-midwest-virtual-coffee-hours/2026-08-26/ CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Coffee Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1255775155.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T160000 DTSTAMP:20260720T201815Z CREATED:20260720T184730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260720T201815Z UID:10001808-1787216400-1787241600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Growing Stronger Together: Community\, Markets\, and Innovation for Farmers DESCRIPTION:Join Florida’s farmers\, growers\, agricultural professionals\, and industry partners for a day of learning\, networking\, and practical strategies to help your operation thrive. This symposium brings together experts\, buyers\, and fellow producers to explore how organic agriculture can support environmental stewardship while creating new opportunities for growth and profitability. \nWhether you are an established organic producer\, transitioning to organic production\, or simply looking to strengthen your business\, you’ll gain valuable insights on conservation\, market development\, pest management\, produce safety\, and diversified farming systems. \nAt this event\, learn about: \n\nHow organic farming practices support conservation and natural resource stewardship\nStrategies to increase profitability and access new markets from local to international levels\nBuyer insights and practical tips for expanding your customer base\nNavigating produce safety requirements and integrated pest management in organic production\nDiversification opportunities and networking with farmers\, buyers\, and industry professionals\n\nCome ready to learn\, share ideas\, make connections\, and discover new opportunities to strengthen your farm and your future. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. \n*This event will feature a buyer panel and networking mixer in the afternoon! Please let us know during registration if you are attending so we can plan accordingly. \n*A tentative agenda is posted below. Session topics may be subject to change. \nWe encourage attendees to take advantage of these unique opportunities to connect directly with buyers\, industry professionals\, and fellow growers\, ask questions\, share experiences\, and build valuable relationships. \nSpaces are limited. Registration is free. \nQuestions? Reach out to setopp@foginfo.org. \n \nDetails\nDate: August 20\, 2026\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nLocation:\nThe Jessie (Jessie Ball duPont Center)\, 40 E Adams St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202 Cost: FREE \nRegistration \n Learn More and Register Today \nThis event 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/growing-stronger-together-community-markets-and-innovation-for-farmers/ LOCATION:The Jessie\, 40 E Adams St\, Jacksonville\, Florida\, 32202 CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/rose-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260819T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190149Z CREATED:20260325T222518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190149Z UID:10001758-1787137200-1787140800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Plains) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Plains region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Plains region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 19\, 2026 11 a.m. MST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Plains)\n Register for our 8/19/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Plains). 11 am MST. \n \n PhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-plains/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/james-baltz-_pBBkarmFTs-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190225Z CREATED:20260325T221535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190225Z UID:10001757-1787054400-1787058000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southwest & West) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Southwest & West region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Southwest & West region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 18\, 2026 12 p.m. PST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southwest & West)\n Register for our 8/18/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southwest & West). 12 pm PST. \n \n X/TwitterThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-southwest-west/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/jeppe-vadgaard-PnFgNgCkBXY-unsplash.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260817T140000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190342Z CREATED:20260325T215737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190342Z UID:10001756-1786971600-1786975200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northwest) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Northwest region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Northwest region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 17\, 2026 1 p.m. PST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northwest)\n Register for our 8/17/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northwest). 1 pm PST. \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-northwest/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/daniel-fazio-oK9EKfqv8HE-unsplash-e1763238894290.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190706Z CREATED:20260325T214802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190706Z UID:10001755-1786536000-1786536000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Midwest) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Midwest region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Midwest region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 12\, 2026 12 p.m. CST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Midwest)\n Register for our 8/12/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Midwest). 12 pm CST. \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-midwest/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_511184307.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190737Z CREATED:20260325T213209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190737Z UID:10001754-1786532400-1786536000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southeast) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Southeast region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Southeast region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 12\, 2026 11 a.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southeast)\n Register for our 8/12/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Southeast). 11 am EST. \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-southeast/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/jeferson-santu-DPoVZoj39N4-unsplash-e1763239320373.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T120000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190821Z CREATED:20260325T211000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190821Z UID:10001753-1786446000-1786449600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic region! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key market opportunities in the Northeast & Mid-Atlantic region\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 11\, 2026 11 a.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic)\n Register for our 8/11/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (Northeast & Mid-Atlantic). 11 am EST. \n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-northeast-mid-atlantic/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/annie-spratt-hiDnpd-p-eE-unsplash-e1763238575823.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T140000 DTSTAMP:20260401T190851Z CREATED:20260325T203730Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T190851Z UID:10001752-1786366800-1786370400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (National) DESCRIPTION:Calling all farmers and stakeholders who live in the United States! Join us for an in-depth discussion of an updated “Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit”\, a resource designed to strengthen regional organic economies. This toolkit provides farmers and stakeholders with data\, insights\, and opportunity analysis to help expand regional production of high-demand organic crops\, reduce reliance on imports\, and increase economic opportunities for U.S. farmers. During this Advisor Call\, we’ll discuss the Toolkit’s improvements since it was first launched in December 2025 and explore how to use the toolkit to identify key national market opportunities\, support resilient supply chains rooted in local identity\, and foster stronger connections between producers\, processors\, and buyers. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: August 10\, 2026 1 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (National)\n Register for our 8/10/2026 Advisor Call Advancing Regional Organic Markets: A Farmer’s Toolkit (National). 1 pm EST. \n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/advisor-call-advancing-regional-organic-markets-a-farmers-toolkit-national/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/AdobeStock_436105265.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T090000 DTSTAMP:20251007T191542Z CREATED:20250828T133544Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T191542Z UID:10001569-1785312000-1785315600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Rodale Institute Midwest Virtual Coffee Hour DESCRIPTION:Rodale Institute Consulting Services is hosting a virtual “coffee hour”. Discussion topics will be focused on organic farming topics. A different focus topic will be discussed each month. This will be a recurring meeting every month. The last Wednesday of each month at 8am Central. \nWho should sign up? Prospective\, transitioning\, or certified organic grain farmers from Iowa\, Missouri\, Illinois\, Indiana\, and Ohio. \nWhat can participants expect? Rodale Midwest manager Scott Ausborn and organic consultant Ben Lehman will facilitate the meetings. Participants will be encouraged to share any questions\, comments or concerns relevant to organic farming. \nRegistration\n\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n State*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingFarm or Organization Name*I am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer (ex. restaurant\, wholesale\, hospital\, institution\, etc)\n \n \n \n Other\n \n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nCompleting this form signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. \nThis event is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture\, under agreement number 2004.25.085432. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/rodale-institute-midwest-virtual-coffee-hours/2026-07-29/ CATEGORIES:Midwest Organic Center,Organic Consulting,Coffee Hours ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/shutterstock_1255775155.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260724T170000 DTSTAMP:20260707T130344Z CREATED:20260403T225923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T130344Z UID:10001761-1784889000-1784912400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Seed to Spirit Field Day + Buyer/Seller Mixer DESCRIPTION:Join OGRAIN\, Artisan Grain Collaborative\, The Land Connection\, IDEA Farm Network\, Mad Agriculture\, and Rodale Institute for this unique field day from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm tailored for both farmers and distillers to learn in the field and at the distillery. Dallas and Will Glazik will lead us as we tour organic fields and discuss proper food‑grade grain handling at Cow Creek Organic Farm. We’ll transition to Silver Tree Spirits for lunch featuring a farmer & distiller panel followed by organic buyer/seller networking time. \nThe afternoon will include a distillery tour\, a grain‑quality discussion\, and an optional off‑flavor spirit tasting\, offering participants a hands‑on opportunity to understand how grain quality influences flavor outcomes in distilled products. Have lingering questions or want to spend more time enjoying this great group of folks? Stick around the distillery to keep the conversation going. This event is for organic farmers\, those transitioning\, and those who are curious about organic production\, and organic buyers. Come out to explore and network across the grain chain. \nDetails\nDate: July 24th 10:30 am – 5:00 pm CST \nLocation:\nCow Creek Organic Farm and Silver Tree Spirits\, Paxton\, Illinois \nCost: FREE \n \nRegistration\n Learn More and Register Today \nThank you to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). Midwest TOPP supported the morning session and National TOPP supported the afternoon market‑focused session. TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-seed-to-spirit-field-day-buyer-seller-mixer/ LOCATION:Cow Creek Organic Farm and Silver Tree Spirits\, Paxton\, Illinois CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Glazik-Collage-from-2025-2048x1024-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T200000 DTSTAMP:20260401T212716Z CREATED:20260401T191844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T212716Z UID:10001760-1784818800-1784836800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Growing Grain Markets: Buyer Panel & Grain Social DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 23 in Skowhegan\, Maine for a producer-led conversation and evening gathering focused on strengthening markets for regionally grown grain through collaboration\, connection\, and shared opportunity. \nWe will kick the day off with a producer-led panel discussion on building strong markets for locally-grown organic grains\, moderated by Kim Butz of the Rodale Institute! \nPanelists Amber Lambke\, Joel Alex\, Kerry Hanney\, and Kyle DePietro will share where demand is growing\, what makes grain market-ready\, and how growers can enter and expand into new markets. \nThen stay for The Grain Social\, a grower-buyer mixer featuring regional food\, drinks\, and conversation designed to strengthen relationships across the grain economy. \nDetails\nDate: July 23\, 2026 3-8 PM EST \nLocation:\nThe Skowhegan Spinning Mill & Biergarten\, 7 Island Ave\, Skowhegan\, ME 04976 \nCost: FREE \n \nRegistration \n Learn More and Register Today \n This event 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/growing-grain-markets-buyer-panel-grain-social/ LOCATION:The Skowhegan Spinning Mill & Biergarten\, 7 Island Ave\, Skowhegan\, Maine\, 04976 CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/130_Kneading2018_8040-scaled.jpg.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260722T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T173547Z CREATED:20260522T013308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T173547Z UID:10001792-1784736000-1784743200@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Saticoy Sowers Workshop Series - From Farm to Fridge: Food Safety & Harvest Care DESCRIPTION:From farm to market and everything in between — Saticoy Sowers is a workshop series designed to help farmers build resilient farms and thriving businesses. Eight workshops\, real skills\, and a community of growers to learn alongside. \n🕓Wednesdays 4–6pm\n🗓️June 3rd through July 22nd\n📍Rodale Institute California Organic Center \nFrom Farm to Fridge: Food Safety & Harvest Care / De la granja al refrigerador: seguridad alimentaria y cuidado de la cosecha \nFrom farm to table\, food safety is everyone’s responsibility. In this workshop\, we’ll cover who sets food safety standards and what compliance looks like on the ground\, alongside best practices for pre- and post-harvest care and processing your produce to meet market-ready standards. \nDesde la granja hasta la mesa\, la seguridad alimentaria es responsabilidad de todos. En este taller\, abordaremos quién establece las normas de seguridad alimentaria y cómo se aplica su cumplimiento en la práctica\, además de las mejores prácticas para el cuidado antes y después de la cosecha y el procesamiento de los productos agrícolas\, con el fin de que cumplan con los estándares de comercialización. \nDetails\nDate: July 22\, 2026 4-6 PM PST \nLocation:\nRodale Institute California Organic Center\, 1014 W. Ventura Blvd.\, Camarillo\, CA 93010 \nCost: $25 \nRegistration \n \n \n \n\n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/saticoy-sowers-workshop-series-from-farm-to-fridge-food-safety-harvest-care/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/organic-vegetables-counter-fresh-local-produce-homegrown-stall-farmers-food-market-usa.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260601T173925Z CREATED:20260522T172033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T173925Z UID:10001795-1784637000-1784640600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Building a Market for Organic Vegetable Systems: Lessons from a Successful Transition DESCRIPTION:You’ve transitioned to organic—or you’re considering it. What comes next? \nPresented by Rodale Institute and the Organic Trade Association as part of the National Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP)\, this webinar is designed for farmers thinking beyond certification. Transitioning to organic is one step; building a viable business around it is another. \nDanielle and Steven of TendWell Farm will share how they approached that challenge. Danielle will walk through how they developed a brand\, identified market opportunities\, and explored value-added products and alternative revenue streams for their diversified vegetable system. She’ll also discuss a key but often under-addressed reality: while organic can command a price premium\, capturing that value depends on clear positioning and a thoughtful market strategy. \nThis session is a practical conversation with farmers who have navigated these decisions. Come prepared to listen\, ask questions\, and consider how their experience might apply to your own operation. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: July 21\, 2026 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Building a Market for Organic Vegetable Systems: Lessons from a Successful Transition\n Register for our 7/21/2026 Building a Market for Organic Vegetable Systems: Lessons from a Successful Transition. 12:30 pm -1:30 pm EST. \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/building-a-market-for-organic-vegetable-systems-lessons-from-a-successful-transition/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/male-consumer-s-hand-choosing-green-fresh-vegetable-market-stall.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T180000 DTSTAMP:20260618T173459Z CREATED:20260522T012625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T173459Z UID:10001791-1784131200-1784138400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Saticoy Sowers Workshop Series - Regenerative Animal Systems DESCRIPTION:From farm to market and everything in between — Saticoy Sowers is a workshop series designed to help farmers build resilient farms and thriving businesses. Eight workshops\, real skills\, and a community of growers to learn alongside. \n🕓Wednesdays 4–6pm\n🗓️June 3rd through July 22nd\n📍Rodale Institute California Organic Center \nRegenerative Animal Systems / Sistemas animales regenerativos \nAnimals are one of the core pillars of regenerative agriculture — and integrating them thoughtfully can strengthen the ecosystems you’re already cultivating. This workshop explores how farm animals can be woven into existing operations in ways that support the farm as a whole. We’ll cover the care requirements of common farm animals to help you evaluate which species align with your capacity\, and discuss the advantages and potential challenges of each so you can make an informed decision about what integration looks like for your farm. \nLos animales son uno de los pilares centrales de la agricultura regenerativa\, y su integración bien planificada puede fortalecer los ecosistemas que ya está cultivando. En este taller se analiza cómo se pueden integrar los animales de granja en las operaciones existentes de manera que beneficien a la granja en su conjunto. Cubriremos los requisitos de cuidado de los animales de granja más comunes para ayudarle a evaluar qué especies se alinean con su capacidad\, y discutiremos las ventajas y los posibles retos de cada una de ellas para que pueda tomar una decisión informada sobre cómo llevar a cabo esa integración en su granja. \nDetails\nDate: July 15\, 2026 4-6 PM PST \nLocation:\nRodale Institute California Organic Center\, 1014 W. Ventura Blvd.\, Camarillo\, CA 93010 \nCost: $25 \nRegistration \n \n \n \n\n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/saticoy-sowers-workshop-series-regenerative-animal-systems/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/beautiful-shot-chickens-grass-farm-sunny-day.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T133000 DTSTAMP:20260529T002413Z CREATED:20260522T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T002413Z UID:10001794-1784032200-1784035800@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:From Farm to Brand: Adding Value to Organics DESCRIPTION:Organic value does not stop at the farm gate. It is created and captured through the markets we build the relationships we nurture and the stories we tell from soil to shelf. \nThis virtual webinar explores how farmers\, food makers\, and organic entrepreneurs can move beyond selling raw commodities to intentionally design value added products and market pathways that reward organic practices.\nThrough real world case studies and practical examples\, we will examine how successful organic businesses have transformed crops into brands’ brands into categories and products into resilient value chains. \nParticipants will learn how today’s conscious consumers make buying decisions where value is gained or lost along the organic supply chain and how small shifts in product format function audience or narrative can unlock new markets. Whether you are selling at farmers markets working with regional distributors pitching retailers or building a direct-to-consumer presence this session will help you see your organic product not just as food but as part of a larger market system you can shape. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: July 14\, 2026 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n From Farm to Brand: Adding Value to Organics\n Register for our 7/14/2026 From Farm to Brand: Adding Value to Organics . 12:30 pm -1:30 pm EST. \n \n FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/from-farm-to-brand-adding-value-to-organics/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/close-up-vegetable-wicker-basket-vegetable-market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260710T143109Z CREATED:20260616T145611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260710T143109Z UID:10001803-1783764000-1783778400@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Northern New Mexico Garlic Festival DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Northern New Mexico’s agricultural traditions\, cultural heritage\, and community connections through garlic\, food\, farming\, and education. Hear from farmers\, acequieros\, Pueblo and Land Grant communities\, and local enthusiasts about: \n\nGarlic cultivation\nWater history\nRegenerative and organic farming practices\nNorthern New Mexico cultural heritage\n\nOpen to the public—bring your family\, friends\, stories\, and love for Northern New Mexico culture. \nDetails\nJuly 11\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \nLocation:\n1028 N Railroad Ave\, Española\, NM 87532 \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Northern New Mexico Garlic Festival\n Register for our 7/11/2026 Northern New Mexico Garlic Festival. 10 am -2 pm MST. \n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThis event 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). URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/northern-new-mexico-garlic-festival/ LOCATION:1028 N Railroad Ave\, Española\, New Mexico\, 87532 CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/garlic-background.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260709T130000 DTSTAMP:20260529T231216Z CREATED:20260513T165638Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T231216Z UID:10001781-1783598400-1783602000@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Organic Grain Selling: Roleplaying to Help You Connect and Do Business with New Buyers DESCRIPTION:One of the hardest parts about selling organic grain is getting bids from multiple buyers in your area. But it’s worth the effort! Since there is likely to be a price spread between buyers. And sometimes it’s as much as 10% or more. This webinar will explore basic steps in finding and reaching out to organic grain buyers in your area. It will also discuss what to do once you get a merchandiser/buyer on the phone\, in terms of discovering what crops they buy\, what volumes\, when they make new contracts\, and\, most importantly\, price discovery. We will also roleplay a phone call between an organic grain farmer and an organic grain buyer. \nThis event 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). \nDetails\nDate: July 9\, 2026 12 – 1 p.m. EST \nLocation:\nVirtual\, via Zoom \nCost: FREE \nRegistration \n\n \n \n Organic Grain Selling: Roleplaying to Help You Connect and Do Business with New Buyers\n Register for our 7/9/2026 Organic Grain Selling: Roleplaying to Help You Connect and Do Business with New Buyers. 12 pm -1 pm EST. \n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name*\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email*\n \n Phone NumberState*AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingZip/Postal Code*Farm or Organization NameI am a...*\n \n \n Farmer/Producer\n \n \n \n Processor/Handler\n \n \n \n Buyer\n \n \n \n Other\n HIDDEN Lead Status\n Register \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nCompleting this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/organic-grain-selling-roleplaying-to-help-you-connect-and-do-business-with-new-buyers/ CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/oats-field-sunset-light.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T180000 DTSTAMP:20260605T145030Z CREATED:20260522T012101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T145030Z UID:10001790-1783526400-1783533600@rodaleinstitute.org SUMMARY:Saticoy Sowers Workshop Series - IPM Part 2: Tending to your Farm Ecosystem DESCRIPTION:From farm to market and everything in between — Saticoy Sowers is a workshop series designed to help farmers build resilient farms and thriving businesses. Eight workshops\, real skills\, and a community of growers to learn alongside. \n🕓Wednesdays 4–6pm\n🗓️June 3rd through July 22nd\n📍Rodale Institute California Organic Center \nIPM Part 2: Tending to your Farm Ecosystem / MIP parte 2: cuidando de su ecosistema agrícola \nOnce you’ve built a thriving farm ecosystem\, how do you manage it when things go sideways? In this second IPM workshop\, we move up the IPM pyramid — covering physical and mechanical management (including cover cropping)\, biological controls like predatory insects\, and responsible use of chemical controls when necessary. You’ll leave with a full toolkit for responding to pest and disease pressure while protecting the ecosystem you’ve worked to build. Part 2 of a two-part series. Attending Part 1 first is recommended but not required. \nUna vez que hayas creado un ecosistema agrícola próspero\, ¿cómo lo gestionas cuando las cosas se tuercen? En este segundo taller sobre el MIP\, avanzamos en la pirámide del MIP\, abordando el manejo físico y mecánico (incluidos los cultivos de cobertura)\, los controles biológicos como los insectos depredadores y el uso responsable de los controles químicos cuando sea necesario. Al finalizar\, dispondrás de un conjunto completo de herramientas para hacer frente a la presión de plagas y enfermedades\, al tiempo que proteges el ecosistema que has trabajado para construir.  Segunda parte de una serie de dos. Se recomienda asistir primero a la primera parte\, pero no es obligatorio. \nDetails\nDate: July 8\, 2026 4-6 PM PST \nLocation:\nRodale Institute California Organic Center\, 1014 W. Ventura Blvd.\, Camarillo\, CA 93010 \nCost: $25 \nRegistration \n \n \n \n\n\n Completing this form automatically signs you up for electronic communications from Rodale Institute. You can easily unsubscribe at any time. URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/saticoy-sowers-workshop-series-ipm-part-2-tending-to-your-farm-ecosystem/ LOCATION:California Organic Center\, 1014 W Ventura Blvd\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93010\, United States CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting,Workshops & Field Days ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://rodaleinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/Brookeboroughphotography_californiaorganiccenter-19570.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR