Here are the dates of upcoming programs and most have some presentation that will include organic. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call or email because things do change!
Tuesday, March 3 – Wednesday, March 4 – 2026 USDA Ogallala Aquifer Program Workshop, West Texas A&M Campus in Canyon, Texas. Discussion and plans for research and education to maintain and preserve the Ogallala Aquifer for agriculture.
Tuesday, March 3 – Annual WIC Nutrition Meeting, Rooted in Care: Growing Healthier Communities Through WIC Nourishing Immunity by Integrating Nutrition, Traditional Wellness Practices, and Public Health for Lifelong Resilience. Harris County Education Department Conference Center at 6300 Irvington Blvd. Houston, TX 77022. Noel Lopreore, Organic Program Assistant will represent Texas A&M AgriLife Organic at this event talking about the health benefits of organic and the program in Texas.
Tuesday, March 3 – Spinach Field Day at Tiro Tres Farms near Crystal City (740 W Hwy 57 to Ritchie Drive Rd). To preregister by February 20, go here: https://forms.office.com/r/uMPXPhZFdp
Tuesday, March 17 – The Texas A&M University branch of the Agronomy Society of America (Agronomy Club) 6 pm at the Heep Center on Campus. Topic – Organic Weed Control in Field Crops.
Tuesday, March 17 – Thursday, March 19 – Noble Orchard Essentials Program at Tarleton State University. For more information and to register go here. Noble Orchard Essentials Program
Thursday, March 19 – Small Grains Elevator Meeting – Dalhart, Texas. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Dallam-Hartley Office Annex Building. 401 Denrock Ave., Ste 3, Dalhart, TX 79022. Details coming soon. 9 am to Noon.
Tuesday, March 24 – The Organic Trade Association is hosting two Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers this March in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). These events are designed to connect domestic producers with businesses actively seeking organic and transitional crops.
🟢 Pulses (Beans, Peas, Lentils, Peanuts & Others) March 24, 2026, from 12–4 p.m. EST (11 am to 3 pm CST) Register by March 20 online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MQWS5WC
Tuesday, March 31 – The Organic Trade Association is hosting two Virtual Buyer-Seller Mixers this March in partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). These events are designed to connect domestic producers with businesses actively seeking organic and transitional crops.
🌾 Small & Alternative Grains like Oats, Barley, Rice, Quinoa, Millet
March 31, 2026, 12–4 p.m. EST (11 am to 3 pm CST) Register by March 26 online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WSY7CRC
Tuesday, April 7 – Organic Field Crop Production Meeting, Vegetable Research Station, University of Arkansas, Kibler, Arkansas. 9 am to 3 pm. If you are in the area or just want a great trip come join us. I have been asked to be a part of an Organic Field Crop Panel at this Arkansas meeting!
Monday, April 20 through Tuesday, April 21 – Organically Grown Wine Conference – Willamette Valley, Oregon. Two free days of connection, education, and tasting at the 2026 Organically Grown Wine Conference—a gathering at the intersection of organic viticulture, winemaking, market innovation, and the people who are shaping the future of wine. To learn more and to register: https://www.organicwinegrowers.com/2026-conference
Thursday, May 7th, Uvalde Spring Field Day – Texas A&M Research and Extension Center in Uvalde, 8 am to 4 pm. Registration required by May 1, 2025. To register click on the picture below!
Tuesday, May 5th and Thursday, May 7th are reserved for Public Comment Webinars about NOP policies and procedures. More details coming soon.
Tuesday, May 12 – Thursday, May 14, National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) meeting in Omaha, Nebraska.
Tuesday, June 30, Eagle Lake Rice Field Day, at the David R. Wintermann Rice Research Station, northwest of Eagle Lake off Hwy 102. Tours starting at 4:00 pm, which will be followed by an evening program and dinner at the Eagle Lake Community Center. For more information call Brandy Morace, 409-752-2741 or email bmorace@aesrg.tamu.edu
Thursday, July 9, Beaumont Rice Field Day, at the Research Center, west of Beaumont off U.S. Hwy 90. Field tours starting at 8:00 AM, followed by a morning program, a barbeque lunch, and an afternoon tour on current research projects at the center. For more information call Brandy Morace, 409-752-2741 or email bmorace@aesrg.tamu.edu
Monday, August 3-Tuesday, August 4 – Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference, San Marcos, Texas. Pre-conference workshops Aug 2-3rd. LBJ Student Center, Texas State University. Email: conference@farmandranchfreedom.org or smallproducers@txstate.edu
Wednesday, August 19 – Organic Cotton and Peanut Tour, Seminole, Texas. near Seminole. 8 am to 1 pm. Several stops, great sponsored lunch and lots of organic crop updates. Lunch is provided by generous sponsors for the tour.
Monday, September 14 – Friday, September 18 – Global Sorghum Conference, Lubbock, Texas. Hosted by Texas Tech University and a part of the Global Sorghum Association an international organization dedicated to sorghum production and research. Global Sorghum Conference
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