Schedule - Tilth Alliance

Browse through the Tilth Conference schedule! Please note that this is a preliminary schedule that is subject to change before the event.

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Thursday, Nov. 14

7:15-9 a.m.Registration & Breakfast

8 a.m.-12 p.m.

Co-creating Agroecology for Food Systems Transformation

Research Symposium

The concept of agroecology, which is based on principles of ecology and social equity, offers a framework for redesigning our food and farming …

9 a.m.-12 p.m.

12-12:30 p.m.

12:30-4:30 p.m.

1-7 p.m.

Taste of PNW Organic

Trade Show

Tilth Alliance, in partnership with Oregon Organic Coalition, is hosting Taste of PNW Organic, a dynamic farm-to-wholesale trade event on Thursday, November 14, from 1-7 p.…

5-6 p.m.

5:30-7 p.m.Happy Hour

6-8 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 15

7:15-9 a.m.Registration & Breakfast

8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Trade Show

Join us for a bustling Trade Show at the Tilth Conference! This event brings together farmers, growers, and industry experts demonstrating and discussing their latest …

8:30-9 a.m.Welcome!

9-9:15 a.m.Coffee break. Visit the Trade Show!

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

9:15-10:30 a.m.

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.Educational Sessions

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Water-Smart Techniques for Modern Agriculture

Climate Adaptation

Michaelene Fowler, City of Bellevue; Abel Kloster, Resilience Permaculture

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Organic Seed Selection & Plant Breeding for Climate Resilience in the Western US

Climate Adaptation

Ana C. Galvis Martinez, Organic Seed Alliance; Masha Vernik, University of Washington

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Climate Grief: Building Understanding & Resilience

Climate Adaptation

Addie Candib, American Farmland Trust; Maud Powell, Oregon State University

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Founders of the Organic Industry

Transition to Organic

Lynn Coody, Organic Agsystems Consulting; David Granatstein, Washington State University; Anne Schwartz, Blue Heron Farm; Keith Walton, 3rd Generation Farmer

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Dry Farming for Climate Resilient Food Systems in the Pacific Northwest

Climate Adaptation

Lucas Nebert, Oregon State University

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Practical Reduced Tillage for the Small to Mid-Scale Organic Farm

Learning From Research

Andrew Corbin, Organic Farm School; Becky Zaneski, Full Tilth Farm

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

New Crops and Finding a Sweet Spot with Sweet Potatoes

Learning From Research

Carol Miles, Washington State University; Laura Shulz, Washington State University

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Soil Health in Reduced Tillage Organic Agriculture: Nutrient, Disease, and Pest Management

Learning From Research

Chris Benedict, Washington State University; Doug Collins, WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center and Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources; Helen Atthowe, Woodleaf Farm

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Crafting Scale & Site Appropriate IPM Plans for Perennial Fruit Systems

Learning From Research

Maia Binhammer, Cloud Mountain Farm Center; David Granatstein, Washington State University; Tracey Somera, USDA ARS Tree Fruit Research Unit

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Food Safety Planning Technical Assistance

Distribution & Markets

Melinda Lupe Johnson, Mountain J Ranch, Tilth Alliance Board, & WSDA; Nils Johnson, Mountain J Ranch, Tilth Alliance Board, & Wizbang Research, LLC; Lindsey Lindback, Rural Resources & Lilith Moon Farm Agricultural Organization

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

All About Marketing Meat

Distribution & Markets

Patrice Barrentine, King County Agriculture Program; Sarah Lemon, Washington State Dept. of Agriculture; Kathryn Quanbeck, Oregon State University

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Farm to School: Cultivate Change in Local Food Procurement

Distribution & Markets

Maressa Valliant, Oregon State University & Sustainable Connections

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Success in Marketing Through Innovative Partnerships

Distribution & Markets

Austin Becker, Farmstand Local Foods; Ahndrea Blue, The Making a Difference Foundation

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Organic Certification Made Simple: Step-by-Step Workshop

Transition to Organic

Brenda Book, Washington State Dept. of Agriculture; Hanna Deacon, Oregon Tilth; Levi Fredrikson, Oregon Tilth

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Farmer Roundtables: Barriers and Solutions to Organic Certification

Transition to Organic

Hanna Deacon, Oregon Tilth; Mark Green, Wild Hare Organic Farm; Maynard Mallonee, Mallonee Family Farm; Ezra Ranz, Bow Hill Blueberries; Dan Rinke, Art+Science Agronomy

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

NRCS Support for Organic and Transitioning Producers

Transition to Organic

Marina Oriel, Oregon Tilth; Rebecca Anderson Bellanca, Natural Resources Conservation Service; Raeanne Bettencourt, Natural Resource Conservation Service; Stephanie Payne, Natural Resource Conservation Service

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Organic Production in Practice: Perspectives From Four Different Growers

Transition to Organic

Jordan Cohen, Hop Frog Farm; Katie Jagger, Saltwater Seeds; Jeff Rogers, Aspen Hollow Sheep Station; Capers Rumph, Working Theory Farm

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Imagining the Collaborative Future of Farming

Access to Land

Madeline Tucker, Rogue Farm Corps.

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

All About Agricultural Land Trusts

Access to Land

Qiddist Ashe, Black Oregon Land Trust; Stephanie Peña, WA Farmland Trust; Becky Deryckx, Evergreen Land Trust

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Succession Planning Basics

Access to Land

Addie Candib, American Farmland Trust; Andrea Krahmer, Oregon Agricultural Land Trust

9:15 a.m.-5:15 p.m.

Creating Diverse Farming Spaces to Empower BIPOC and Immigrant Communities, Advance Innovation & Promote Environmental Justice

Access to Land

Dickson Njeri, Wakulima USA; Miguel Raimilla, EarthCorps; Denali Selent, Earthcorps; Raymond Williams, Black Farmers Collective

9:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.

11 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

12:15-1:30 p.m.Lunch

12:45-1:30 p.m.

1-2 p.m.

Keynote: Helen Atthowe

Keynote

Helen Atthowe, Woodleaf Farm

2:30-3:45 p.m.

4-5:15 p.m.

5:15-6:30 p.m.Happy Hour

5:30-6:30 p.m.

6:30-8 p.m.Banquet Dinner

8-10 p.m.Music, Dancing and Social Events

8-10 p.m.

Live Music: TapWater

Social Event

Get ready to tap your toes and groove to the infectious beats of TapWater at this year’s Tilth Conference! This Portland-based band will have …

Saturday, Nov. 16

7:30-8:15 a.m.Registration & Breakfast

8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Trade Show

Join us for a bustling Trade Show at the Tilth Conference! This event brings together farmers, growers, and industry experts demonstrating and discussing their latest …

8:45-11:15 a.m.WA Agriculture Policy Workshop

8:15-10:15 a.m.

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.Educational Sessions

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Design Principles for Climate Adaptation

Climate Adaptation

Marisha Auerbach, Oregon State University; Mike Maki, MycoDynamics; Michael Pilarski, Friends of the Trees Society

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Cover Crops & Reduced Tillage in Vegetable & Seed Rotations

Learning From Research

Nick Andrews, Oregon State University; Laura Masterson, 47th Avenue Farm; Frank Morton, Wild Garden Seeds

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.