The National Organic Coalition (NOC) is hosting the Fall 2024 Pre-NOSB Meeting, in Portland, OR. This is an in-person event! The Pre-NOSB Meeting takes place in advance of the National Organic Standards Board meeting each spring and fall. This meeting provides a space for information-sharing and dialogue and is open to all organic community members. The meeting will include:
- A panel of local organic farmers discussing regional challenges and opportunities.
- A Q&A session with Dr. Jenny Tucker from the USDA National Organic Program.
- A panel of local experts to consider how to increase organic seed usage.
- An DC update and discussion about advancing organic in the ongoing Farm Bill negotiations and after the election.
- An update about topics under consideration by the National Organic Standards Board at the fall meeting.
- And more!
Day: Monday, October 21
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm PT
Location: Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center at the Ecotrust Building, 721 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Agenda: The meeting agenda and resources will be available soon
Accommodations: The USDA National Organic Program has a room block with preferential rates at The Duniway Hotel. Book here: https://book.passkey.com/go/USDANOP24, or for phone reservations, please call 503-226-1611 Ext.4210 for the hotel’s onsite team and indicate the group name: US Dept of Agriculture National Organic Program – USDA-NOP or the code 90Q.
