Tilth Conference

Conference Schedule

Tilth Conference

Conference Schedule

Policy Roundtable

  • Date: Friday, November 14
  • Time: 2:30-3:45 p.m.
  • Speaker: Melissa Spear, Tilth Alliance
  • Location: Room 205
  • Track: Transition to Organic

Come share your thoughts, ideas and experience in this facilitated discussion of what state policies, programs and resources are needed to ensure the viability of our local/regional food system and the farmers that serve it.

About the Speaker

  • Melissa Spear

    Tilth Alliance

    Melissa Spear has led non-profits working in environmental conservation and sustainability for over 20 years. Supporting farmers and advocating for policies, programs and resources that support family farms has become her passion since moving to Washington and joining Tilth Alliance as Executive Director 6 years ago. Melissa has a particular interest in growing the organic and regenerative agriculture sector which delivers multiple benefits to farmers, consumers, communities, and the environment. Melissa has an MBA from IESE business school and a Masters in Forest Science from the Yale School of the Environment. She is also the humble mother of two amazing human beings.