Organicology 2025: “Organic is the Answer” Set for March 2025 Registration Now Open – Keynotes & Program Announced
PORTLAND, ORE. – December 10, 2024—Organically Grown Company (OGC), one of the nation’s leading distributors of fresh organic produce and a catalyst of the trust-ownership movement, is announcing the return of the 7th biannual Organicology, a premier gathering of the organic food trade sector taking place 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 inspiring keynote speakers, 15 engaging workshops and sessions and dynamic networking opportunities for all attendees.
Keynote Highlights
Leah Penniman – Co-Director of Soul Fire Farm and author of Farming While Black, Leah 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. Valerie works to inspire food sovereignty through culturally rooted nutrition education.
James Cassidy – OSU Soil Science Instructor and advisor to the Organic Growers Club; James brings a dynamic perspective on sustainable farming.
Jenny Tucker – Deputy Administrator of the National Organic Program at the USDA, Jenny will share insights on the future of organic standards and policy.
Brenna Davis – CEO of Organically Grown Company; Brenna 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.
Visit www.organicology.com to view the full program and register by January 10th for early bird discounts. Tickets can be purchased online or by phone at 503.226.2377.
About Organically Grown Company
Founded in 1978, Organically Grown Company (OGC) was built on the belief that organic food is the best way to nourish people and protect the planet. As one of the nation’s leading wholesale distributors of fresh produce, OGC offers the largest dedicated certified organic inventory in the United States.
OGC is a recognized advocate for the organic produce trade in the western U.S. and a committed investor in national organic research and education. OGC also sparked the steward ownership movement in the U.S., becoming the first company to transition its business into a Purpose Trust—a structure designed to preserve its mission and values for generations to come.
