Organic Resources for Changing Times

The Organic Farm TEAM Summit & Equipment Showcase will feature a diverse program focused on industry updates and innovative practices. Our program features area experts and is relevant to organic growers, as well as those just getting started. The organic industry has maintained rapid growth and change; and we invite you to engage with us and our presenters as we navigate these developments.

To keep up with markets, policies, and trends in organic agriculture, growers are invited to join us and learn about the latest farm practices to produce valuable organic crops. The summit will assist growers to connect and stay ahead of changing federal policies, management protocols, market demands, and insurance coverage for organic and Non-GMO crops.

AGENDA & SPEAKERS: Our lineup of in-person and virtual speakers and Q&A panels will feature the organic agriculture and food industry’s leading experts who will be sharing trends for organic agriculture and how to break through in the tough years while staying focused on the long-term goals of farming operation.
>> FULL AGENDA & SPEAKER LIST WITH BIOS

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SPONSORS, EXHIBITORS, EQUIPMENT:  Thanks to all our sponsors and exhibitors! We have an exciting lineup of companies that will showcase the latest products for organic fertility, planting equipment, cultivators, drills and much more. Learn and see all the leading companies in the region that are offering organic agriculture strategies and much more.  >> SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

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FOOD & DRINK:  You are in for a treat! Our summit will be catered by Chef Matt from Winner, SD. An accomplished chef originally from California, he has years of experience preparing organic food for his clientele. We will be utilizing locally sourced and organic products as we can find available. Friday night dinner will feature smoked prime rib will all the fixings. South Dakota wine, beer and Badlands Distillery whiskey tasting is planned for the social hour.

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EDUCATION: At our Organic TEAM Summit we will be offering a FREE short introductory training on the basics of organic certification requirements. You will learn how to address common issues that come up when transitioning to organic and during the application process.
This training is led by an experienced organic inspector who can provide insight into how to prepare and plan for record keeping and compliance activities required by organic certifiers. >> MORE INFO​

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COVID 19:  Waiver signature and temperature check will be required at check-in. Masks highly recommended. Bring your own or we will provide. Minors will need waiver signed by parent. We plan to follow all CDC recommended guidelines including socially distanced seating and using masks appropriately.  >> INFO & WAIVER

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WEATHER & CANCELATION POLICY: Well, we do live in the midwest, so we should be prepared! In case of cancelation we will post notification on this site and will also email addresses provided at ticket purchase. Covid cancelation would be determined by Monday, November 16 and tickets would be reimbursed. Weather cancelation will be determined by conditions in the Platte, SD area. Please be aware of local weather conditions.