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FARM PROGRESS' 2024 ORGANIC GROWER SUMMIT PLANS INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCES FOR THE INDUSTRY
Source: Farm Progress news release

MONTEREY, CALIF -- Returning to Monterey, December 4-5, 2024, the Organic Grower Summit brings together organic producers, industry suppliers, and thought-leaders in organic agriculture at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa. The Summit offers attendees cutting-edge ag tech and manufacturing innovations, forward-thinking presentations, incredible food, and engaging networking experiences, including the Grower of the Year celebration.

Secure your pass now! Throughout the two-day event, attendees will have exclusive access to panels and presentations featuring leaders in organic agriculture, with sessions highlighting key topics like regenerative practices, pest and soil management, advanced ag tech innovations, and what's forecasted for organics. Speakers represent the breadth of organics including retail distribution representatives from:

*Whole Foods Market and Sprouts;

*key industry-driving service providers from Western Growers Association, California Certified Organic Farmers, and Organic Farming Research Foundation;

*voices from a variety of organic operations such as Braga Fresh Family Farms, Reiter Berry Farms, and Lakeside Organic Gardens;

*plus national and regional political and conservation representation including the National Organic Program, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the California Department of Food & Agriculture, and more.

Included in all event passes, attendees can look forward to an exceptional culinary experience including breakfasts, lunches, coffee breaks sponsored by Nunhems/BASF, and water stations via Blue Tech Water. The Summit also features specialty organic displays, with Braga Fresh offering vibrant salad presentations and Driscoll's providing exquisite fruit displays. This carefully curated selection ensures that every bite highlights the best in organic produce.

While at the Summit, attendees can enjoy in-depth discussions with exhibitors in the organic sector, meet industry influencers, and gain insights into organic farming methods that are both sustainable and profitable. The nearly sold-out tradeshow will be available both days of the event, offering a chance to discover new products and services for organic operations, while also networking, asking questions, and learning what is on the horizon with your current providers.

Opening this exciting industry event is the Ag Tech Opening Reception, sponsored by Strauss, with live ag tech presentations from Fendt, Aigen Robotics, Degelman, Farm-ng, Titan Tire, Montag Manufacturing, Mahindra, Zimeno, Inc. DBA Monarch Tractor, Eco2mix, and more

The 2024 Grower of the Year, sponsored by Fendt, was recently announced, and attendees should plan to celebrate Dick Peixoto's success at Lakeside Organic Gardens. The award will be presented following a keynote panel discussion, "What's next for organics?" The keynote, opened by Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food & Agriculture, features panelists from the International Fresh Produce Association, JV Smith Companies, and Braga Fresh Family Farms led by moderator, Dave Puglia, President & CEO of Western Growers Association.

Designed to provide essential resources and information to the organic sector, the Organic Grower Summit will address both the challenges and the opportunities of organic farming. From ag tech to sustainable practices, the event is set to support the evolving needs of organic growers, suppliers and retailers.  

About Organic Grower Summit 
  
The Organic Grower Summit is a premier event that serves as a hub for organic producers and suppliers to come together and explore the latest trends, techniques and innovations in organic farming, now produced by Farm Progress. Connect with and learn more about Organic Grower Summit online at www.organicgrowersummit.com and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.   

Thank you to the 2024 Organic Grower Summit sponsors and partners including Western Growers (presenting sponsor), Fendt (Grower of the Year sponsor) Western Farm Press, Strauss (Ag Tech Opening Reception sponsor), and Organic Grower.   

About Farm Progress
   
As part of Informa Markets, Farm Progress is the largest, most diversified agriculture information business in North America. Through a robust network of live events, digital products, data, marketing services, broadcasting and local and national publications, Farm Progress enables the nation's most economically significant farmers, growers and ranchers to connect and do business. It serves 80% of the 2 million farms and ranches in the U.S., and an estimated 85% of the nation's annual agricultural gross domestic product. Visit our website at www.FarmProgress.com.    


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