룰렛 규칙 Trade Association's signature event in May featuring top policy, industry officials
The 룰렛 규칙 Trade Association is pleased to be hosting 룰렛 규칙 Week, its annual flagship event, on May 14-16 in Washington, D.C., featuring two days of critical discussions on the issues and opportunities facing the 룰렛 규칙 sector and a day of advocating for 룰렛 규칙 on Capitol Hill. The event offers the 룰렛 규칙 community a once-a-year chance to come together, brainstorm, and help chart the way forward for 룰렛 규칙.
The gathering of the 룰렛 규칙 industry comes at a pivotal time for the 룰렛 규칙 sector. 룰렛 규칙 is now a billion industry, a high-level mark. But with this growth comes new questions about how to effectively accelerate and sustain the momentum of the movement.
In keynote speeches, panel discussions and special break-out sessions, dozens of 룰렛 규칙 industry leaders and policy makers will take a close look at 룰렛 규칙’s most pressing issues and priorities. Experts will explore current trends in the 룰렛 규칙 marketplace, the impact of competing labels and claims, federal and private actions to boost 룰렛 규칙 production, steps to ensure continuing improvement in 룰렛 규칙 standards, strategies to navigate the political environment of a Farm Bill and national election year, and much more.
“룰렛 규칙 Week is a unique opportunity for our members and 룰렛 규칙 stakeholders to join forces to keep 룰렛 규칙 advancing,” said Tom Chapman, co-CEO of OTA. “룰렛 규칙 is confronting some deep challenges now, but the sector also has untapped opportunities to appeal to today’s health-focused and environmentally conscious consumers and educate them about the full scope of the benefits of 룰렛 규칙.”
“룰렛 규칙 is a movement, one that prioritizes sustainable business practices, accountability, trust and transparency to consumers,” said Matthew Dillon, co-CEO of OTA. “룰렛 규칙 Week is the chance for 룰렛 규칙 stakeholders to connect, share ideas, hear from the experts and use their collective muscle to help 룰렛 규칙 expand.”
Conference highlights
Keynote speakers at the conference include top government officials and 룰렛 규칙 industry leaders. The latest data on the U.S. 룰렛 규칙 market will be released, and for the first time at 룰렛 규칙 Week, breakout sessions homing in on specific 룰렛 규칙 categories will be offered.
- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack has been invited to speak about USDA’s investment in 룰렛 규칙 agriculture to grow the sector, and its steps to maintain strong and evolving 룰렛 규칙 standards.
- Jenny Lester Moffitt, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, will brief on USDA’s 룰렛 규칙 Market Development Grants which are designed to address the critical need for new market pathways in 룰렛 규칙, and Jennifer Tucker, Deputy Administrator of USDA’s National 룰렛 규칙 Program, will update on USDA’s new Strengthening 룰렛 규칙 Enforcement (SOE) rule, the most significant change to 룰렛 규칙 regulations since their inception, John Berge, Deputy Administrator of Farm Programs for USDA’s Farm Service Agency, will discuss USDA’s efforts to support 룰렛 규칙 farmers and programs USDA is implementing to support the 룰렛 규칙 dairy sector.
- John Foraker, CEO and Co-founder of 룰렛 규칙 baby food maker Once Upon a Farm, will share valuable insights on how 룰렛 규칙 can amplify its value and expand access to more households.
- Eduardo Cuoco, Director of IFOAM Organics Europe, will talk about Europe’s ambitious 룰렛 규칙 action plan and what insights the U.S. can gain from the European strategies.
- Other industry leaders appearing in the program include: Nicole Atchison, CEO of PURIS, the innovative maker of plant-based foods and ingredients; Stevn Shephard, CEO of the 룰렛 규칙 poultry producer Farmer Focus; Hobbs Wolcott, President of the global 룰렛 규칙 ingredient distributor Tradin 룰렛 규칙 USA; Paul Schiefer, President of the iconic Amy’s Kitchen, and more.
- The top findings of OTA’s 2024 룰렛 규칙 Industry Survey will be released. Spearheaded by OTA for more than 20 years, this closely followed survey is regarded as the most comprehensive measure of the American retail certified Oorganic market.
- 룰렛 규칙 agricultural outlook sessions will be featured on Day 1 of 룰렛 규칙 Week. These breakout sessions are designed specifically for businesses and farmers navigating the 룰렛 규칙 market's evolving landscape, and will explore vital subjects at the sector level.
And more: Awards, a run and Capitol Hill advocacy
The trade association’s Annual 룰렛 규칙 Leadership Awards reception will be held on May 14. This always inspiring event recognizes individuals who have shown outstanding leadership and vision in furthering the goals of the 룰렛 규칙 movement.
Day 2 of 룰렛 규칙 Week will kick off with a 5k loop around the National Mall. This CLIF BAR sponsored event is a great opportunity to exercise, see iconic D.C. monuments and have casual conversation with 룰렛 규칙 Week participants, as well as Administration and other Hill staff. Register here to attend.
룰렛 규칙 Week concludes with a full day of advocacy on Capitol Hill when dozens of OTA members will meet with U.S. lawmakers to share how and why they should support 룰렛 규칙. This day of Hill Visits is one of the most impactful ways an OTA member can make a difference on behalf of the entire 룰렛 규칙 industry.
The 룰렛 규칙 Week headquarters hotel will be the Park Hyatt D.C. hotel, where all activities will be based. Registration for 룰렛 규칙 Week is open. Register here for the event.
For 룰렛 규칙 Week sponsorship opportunities, contact Cassandra Christine at cchristine@ota.com.
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About the 룰렛 규칙 Trade Association
The 룰렛 규칙 Trade Association (OTA) is the membership-based business association for 룰렛 규칙 agriculture and products in North America. OTA is the leading voice for the 룰렛 규칙 trade in the United States, representing more than 500 룰렛 규칙 businesses across 50 states and 9,500 farmers through its Farmers Advisory Council. Its members include growers, shippers, processors, certifiers, farmers' associations, distributors, importers, exporters, consultants, retailers and others. OTA's Board of Directors is democratically elected by its members. OTA's mission is to promote and protect 룰렛 규칙 with a unifying voice that serves and engages its diverse members from farm to marketplace.