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Real Organic Project Virtual Symposium


Two Sundays starting January 30th the Real Organic Project is convening around organic dairy farming, corporate greenwashing, and community solutions with over 50 experts and farmers. Featuring Michael Pollan, Rep. Chellie Pingree, Leah Penniman, Dan Barber, Lindsey Lusher Shute, Paul Hawken, Eliot Coleman, Earl Ransom, Guy and Matt Choiniere, and of course - a LOT of farmers. Plus live discussion breakouts and one-on-one networking options!

Prices are tiered for affordability no matter your financial situation. Or students and farmers can apply for a scholarship here. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/3tnn4OJ

January 30, 2022 - 3-5pm EST: “Milk & Money” explores the impact of the massive influx of industrial-scale dairy into the organic sector. What happens when a few “organic” dairies in the arid West outproduce the thousands of family-scale dairies across the country? What are the differences in production practices? How can the farmer affect the quality of the milk you drink?

February 6, 2022 - 3-5PM EST: “Protecting Organic” brings together the farmers and eaters who are building a saner agriculture for a better future. What successful models have brought about real change? How can we multiply their impact? How do we protect what we have worked so hard to build in the organic movement? What is the impact of personal choices compared to political change?

All funds raised through this symposium further the work of the Real Organic Project to offer their add-on certification to USDA-certified farms at no cost!