Even though the National Organic Program (NOP) requires it, growers benefit from it, and consumers expect it, the NOP did not actually clarify what is meant by biodiversity until their published guidance in 2016. This has led to disparities in on-farm biodiversity strategies and certifier oversight, resulting in an unfair playing field for growers and certifiers. This workshop will focus on the importance of biodiversity for organic growers, disparities in biodiversity, tools that certifiers are using to ensure that farmers are in compliance, and farmer strategies for maintaining and improving biodiversity.
Track and Session Info
Track:
Business, Labor, Land, Regulations
Session:
B | 3:00pm PT
Date and Location
Day:
Wednesday
Date:
01/20/21
Presenter(s):
Sean Feder
Title:
Sean Feder
Presenter Affiliation:
CCOF
Jessica Shade
Title:
Jessica Shade
Presenter Affiliation:
The Organic Center
Peter Martinelli
Title:
Peter Martinelli
Presenter Affiliation:
Fresh Run Farm
