CCOF's Annual Meeting and Reception
Date: February 7, 2009
Time: 2:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Venue: GreenBuilt Construction*
1931 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
R.S.V.P. by January 31
Event Details:
Theme: Food Labels: Organic & Beyond
The organic industry began to solidify around California organic agriculture policies in the mid-1970s, with the first California legislation regarding organic production practices becoming law in 1976. California led the nation in developing a system of statewide laws and regulations, which were followed by the establishment of the National Organic Program in 2002. Organic agriculture is the only agricultural certification system that is based on Federal law.
The use of branded agricultural productions practices that certify to particular standards, such as sustainable, fish- or eco- or river-friendly, local, biointensive or fair trade, have existed for years. Do these labels add to the value of organic? Or do they chip away at organic’s market share? Do they confuse the consumer? Or do they assure the consumer that what s/he is buying is truly what it says it is? As new efforts to develop other labeling certifications emerge in national, state and local community levels, it is becoming more and more important to discuss the potential benefits as well as possible drawbacks of these standards.
At this year’s annual meeting, a panel of experts will share their experiences and perspectives regarding food labeling and organics. Please join them and us for two hours of spirited debate and discussion, followed by a reception of organic food and beverages!
Confirmed Speakers:
Michael Sligh, Director of the Sustainable Agriculture Program at RAFI-USA, farmer, founding chair of the National Organics Standards Board and author.
John Foster,
Senior Manager of Organic Integrity, Earthbound Farm, CCOF member who ensures the organic integrity & compliance of all ingredients & products grown or handled by Earthbound Farm.
Brian McElroy, Organic Production Manager, Driscoll’s Berries, CCOF member who serves on the Standards Committee for the Sustainable Agriculture Practice Standard for Food, Fiber and Biofuel Crop Producers and Agricultural Product Handlers and Processors (SCS-001).
Karen Ross, Executive Director, California Association of Winegrape Growers (CAWG), which developed a statewide and national sustainable winegrowing certification system for the winegrape industry.
Dr. Tom Tomich, Director, UC Davis Agricultural Sustainability Institute, http://asi.ucdavis.edu/ As part of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the Institute provides leadership for research, teaching and outreach and extension efforts in agricultural and food systems sustainability at the Davis Campus and throughout the UC system.
Additional speakers will be posted as they confirm their participation.
Meeting Agenda:
| 2:00 - 2:05 |
Welcome: Peggy Miars, CCOF Executive Director |
| 2:05 - 2:10 |
Opening comments and introduction of panel members: Will Daniels, CCOF Board Chair |
| 2:10 - 3:00 |
Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| 3:00 - 3:15 |
Break |
| 3:15 – 4:00 |
Small group break out sessions |
| 4:00 – 4:30 |
Report back, wrap-up |
| 4:30 – 6:00 |
Reception with organic food and beverages |
Hotel Discounts:
CCOF has reserved a number of rooms at The Best Western Sutter House located at 1100 H St. Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone: (916) 441-1314. The rooms will be available on February 6th and 7th at a CCOF rate of $89.00 per night, but only until January 26th. Individuals who wish to reserve a room are encouraged to contact the hotel directly. Room availability at the discounted price is limited and provided on a first come, first serve basis. Those interested are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible.
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R.S.V.P.
Anyone interested in attending is requested to R.S.V.P. by January 31. CCOF members do not have the pay for the first two R.S.V.P.s. Additional CCOF members and Non-CCOF members must pay $20. You may R.S.V.P. online or send a note to CCOF with the names of the attendees and a check if applicable.
*GreenBuilt Construction Company is an industry leader in construction and consulting on LEED accredited and other certified building systems and programs. The location fits the theme of the day, with innovative design features that include recycled materials and LEED accreditation. The space houses Green Sacramento, a retail store providing consumers with green building and cleaning products for homes and businesses.
Please visit this page for updates as they are confirmed
or contact Xela Young at xela@ccof.org for additional information.
We hope to see you there!
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