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SUMMARY:Sustainable Paths: Strengthening the Organic Produce Supply Chain at EcoFarm
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Pacific Grove\, California for our Sustainable Paths: Strengthening the Organic Produce Supply Chain on Wednesday\, January 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. \nThe organic produce sector is growing rapidly\, bringing new challenges in maintaining transparent\, resilient\, and integrity-driven supply chains. Explore practical strategies for building trusted relationships across the supply chain while improving traceability\, efficiency\, and equitable partnerships. In the evening\, we will host a mixer for cultivating new connections. \nWhat to Expect at the Pre-Conference \n\nPartnering for Success: Insights from Leading Organic Buyers – Meet TOP organic produce buyers who excel at building strong relationships with farmers. This panel will explore market trends\, buyer expectations\, and practical strategies to help growers navigate the evolving demands of distributors\, retailers\, and institutional markets.\nGrowing for the Future: Farmer Perspectives on Organic Supply\, Risk & Resilience – Hear from innovative organic growers who are adapting to shifting market conditions\, climate pressures\, labor challenges\, and evolving buyer expectations. This panel will highlight practical experiences from the field—what’s working\, what’s not\, and where farmers see the greatest opportunities for strengthening partnerships across the supply chain.\nThe Organic Connections Mixer – An opportunity for farmers and buyers to connect directly\, exchange needs and offerings\, and build relationships that strengthen the organic produce supply chain.\n\nFind Out More Details\nDate: January 21\, 2026 \nTime: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM \nLocation:\nAsilomar Conference Grounds\n800 Asilomar Ave\nPacific Grove\, CA 93950 \nCost: $125\, free registration for farmers – please email Markets@RodaleInstitute.org for assistance. \nFind Out More and Register \n \n Thank you to the Ecological Farming Association for co-organizing this event. This 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/sustainable-paths-strengthening-the-organic-produce-supply-chain-at-ecofarm/
LOCATION:Asilomar Conference Grounds\, 800 Asilomar Ave\, Pacific Grove\, CA\, 93950\, United States
CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting
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