Organically Grown Company (OGC) announced the return of the 7th biannual Organicology, a gathering of the organic food trade sector March 12-14, 2025 at Revolution Hall in Portland, Oregon.
"Organicology is more than a conference—it's an idea lab designed to revolutionize food, agriculture, and economic systems for the better," said Brenna Davis, CEO of Organically Grown Company. "With the theme 'Organic is the Answer,' this one-of-a-kind event brings together contributors, advocates, and change-makers from across the organic trade to share insights, present research, celebrate innovation, and tackle challenges collectively."
The program, now live on the Organicology website, features pre-conference tours, six keynote speakers, 15 workshops and sessions, and networking opportunities for attendees.
L-R: Leah Penniman, Jenny Tucker
Keynote highlights:
- Leah Penniman: Co-director of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black, Penniman is a farmer and food justice activist working to create an anti-racist food system.
- Valerie Segrest: Native nutrition educator and co-founder of Tahoma Peak Solutions, Segrest works to inspire food sovereignty through culturally rooted nutrition education.
- James Cassidy: OSU Soil Science instructor and advisor to the Organic Growers Club, Cassidy brings a dynamic perspective on sustainable farming.
- Jenny Tucker: Deputy administrator of the National Organic Program at the USDA, Tucker will share insights on the future of organic standards and policy.
- Brenna Davis: CEO of Organically Grown Company, Davis is a sustainability expert and public speaker passionate about advancing the organic movement.
Workshop spotlights:
- Reducing Plastic Along the Supply Chain: Explore strategies and success stories for reducing plastic use, recycling innovations, and creative reuse ideas within the food system.
- The Elephant Is Taking Up Too Much Room: The Influence of Consolidation of Producers, Distributors, and Stores: Dive into the impacts of consolidation across the food supply chain and how it undermines support for local organic farm-based businesses, and what the state of Vermont is doing about it.
- Advances in Organic Crop and Seed Development in the Northwest: Learn about innovative crop breeding programs, new seed varieties, and opportunities for collaboration in participatory plant breeding.
Click here to view the program and register by January 10th for early bird discounts. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone at 503.226.2377.
For more information:
Amy Brown
Organically Grown Company
Tel: +1 (503) 341-3795
[email protected]
www.organicgrown.com