AGENDA

7:00-8:00 - Continental Breakfast

 

8:00-8:10 - Welcome

 

8:10-8:35

Overview of the Organic and Non-GMO Grain and Oilseed Marketplace

Kellee James, Founder & CEO, Mercaris

 

This session will address: 

• Grains, oilseeds and feed supply and disposition

• Major production areas and suppliers in North America and globally

• Import and export trend and opportunities

• Seed and land availability

 

8:35-9:00

Defining and Comparing Costs, Yields and Benefits for Conventional, Non-GMO and Organic Farm Practices

Kate Leavitt, Director, Soybean Sales, SunOpta 

 

This session will address:

• Definitions and practices used for conventional, non-GMO and organic oilseed and grain production

• Input and production costs, average yields and returns per acre associated with each farm practice

• Sustainability and related issues associated with the farm practices

 

9:00-9:25

Organic & Non-GMO, Dairy & Livestock: Challenges in Feed Supply and Production Practices

Peter Golbitz, Founder and Thought Leader, Agromeris

 

This session will address:

• The drivers of demand for organic and non-GMO meat and dairy

• Production practices and challenges

• The impact of organic and non-GMO dairy and livestock on feed demand

 

9:25-9:55 - Coffee Break

 

9:55-10:20

GMO Testing Protocols: What's the Current Science?

Jamie Welch, Scientist, Envirologix

 

A leading industry expert will walk through the science behind GMO testing, including:

• Current events that are being tested

• PCR vs. ELISA

• What does a non-GMO vs. organic claim signify?

 

10:20-10:45

What Does Organic Labeling Mean?

Nathaniel Lewis, Senior Crops and Livestock Specialist, Organic Trade Association (OTA)

 

This session will address:

• An overview of USDA National Organic Programs

• Requirements for organic and oversight

• International regulations and reciprocity

 

 

10:45-11:10

Mandatory Biotech Labeling vs. Voluntary Non-GMO Labeling

Mark Rokala, Founder, Rokala Public Affairs

 

Labeling is one of the most prolific topics facing the non-GMO sector, with strong opinions on all sides of the debate. This session will address:

• A review of current labeling protocols, globally and in North America

• Initiatives for mandatory GMO labeling, including Just Label It and state initiatives

• Voluntary non-GMO label programs, including USDA Non-GMO labels - Pompeo bill, Non-GMO Project and others 

• What these labeling initiatives could mean for industry and what they mean to consumers

 

11:10-11:55

PANEL: Managing Co-Existence of Conventional, Non-GMO and Organic Agriculture and Chain of Custody

Chris Schreiner, Executive Director, Oregon Tilth

Lisa Spicka, Maracuja Solutions

 

This session will feature diverse perspectives, including growers, USDA, industry and consumers, addressing the following questions:

• What factors impact co-existence - including tolerance levels, insurance, compensation for contamination

• Supply chain management - best practices in the organic and non-GMO marketplace

 

11:55-12:40 - Lunch

 

12:40-1:25

PANEL: Can Industry Work Together to Support Farmers' Right to Choose?

Moderator

Peter Golbitz, Founder and Thought Leader, Agromeris

Panelists

Kate Leavitt, Director, Soybean Sales, SunOpta 

Nathaniel Lewis, Senior Crops and Livestock Specialist, Organic Trade Association (OTA)

Mark Rokala, Founder, Rokala Public Affairs

Chris Schreiner, Executive Director, Oregon Tilth

 

The Organic & Non-GMO Forum will conclude with a comprehensive panel discussion that will bring all of the most crucial topics facing the sector together in one dynamic conversation, including:

• Discussion of the key challenges facing co-existence

• The farmer's toolbox - today's choices and thier impact on profitability

• How to develop and support a mutually beneficial marketplace that serves the needs of both the domestic and international stakeholders

 

1:25-1:30 - Program Close

 

1:30-2:00- Closing Coffee

 

2:00 - Oilseed & Grain Trade Summit Commences

 

ORGANIC & NON-GMO FORUM 2015

Developing the Supply Chain

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

WHY ATTEND?

• Interactive presentations and panel discussions with leading experts in the field

• Crucial information, strategies and tools to engage in the sector

• Meet the companies engaging in this growing sector

• The only organic and non-GMO event that connects the entire oilseed and grains supply chain to address the critical challenges that lie ahead

 

SPONSORS

Abbott Nutrition

Agrocentre Belcan Inc.

Ardent Mills

ARREFF Terminals Inc

Arreff Terminals, Inc.

BMO Harris Bank

Boyd Station

Bunge Ltd

CanEst Transit Inc.

Cargill

Ceres Global Ag Corp.

Consolidated Grain and Barge Company (CGB)

Cottonwood Ag Management

Dave's Killer Bread

Diamond V Mills Inc

DuPont Nutrition & Health

EnviroLogix Inc

Farm Credit Services of America

Farm Futures, Penton Publication

Feed Navigator

Firebird Artisan Mills

Grain St-Laurent

Husch Blackwell LLP

Ingredion

Land O'Lakes, Inc

Lansing Trade Group, LLC

Malden Specialty Soy, LLC

Manitoba Trade and Investment

Maracuja Solutions

Mercaris

Mizuho Corporate Bank, Ltd

Molitor Brothers Farm

Nestle USA

NFOrganics

North Dakota Commissioner of Agriculture

Nutrilite

Oregon Tilth

Organic Trade Association

Red River Farm Network

Renewable Energy Group

Rokala Strategies

SK Food International, Inc.

Soy 20/20

Soy Canada

St Lawrence Beans

Stonebridge Ltd.

SunOpta Grains and Foods Group

Sustainable Farm Partners, LLP

Technology Crops International

The Family Business Consulting Group, Inc.

The Hain Celestial Group

The Jacobsen

The Organic & Non-GMO Report

Tyson Foods, Inc.

WATT Global Media

Western Producer Newspaper

 

ATTENDING COMPANIES

 EXHIBITORS & SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS

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