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, 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. More information is here: 2026 Organic Cotton & Peanut Tour
Wednesday, September 2 – Southwest Dairy Day, Dalhart, Texas. Lots of exhibits, speakers, tours, and sponsors.
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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