Seen and Heard at the 2022 Organic Grower Summit

Marco Bini (NEXXT Solutions) talking with Ray Wowryk (Nature Fresh Farms) on the trade show floor

Ron Ratto (Ratto Bros) with Cole Powers (IntelliCulture) in the WGCIT Pavilion

OGS attendees listening to the ed sessions

Joaquin Sanchez Jr. of Pacific Ag Rentals presenting at the Ag Tech & Equipment Innovation Demonstration

Paul Mikesell with Carbon Robotics presenting at the Ag Tech & Equipment Innovation Demonstration

“The outdoor technology tent was great in the way that tech was showcased. We’re looking forward to the potential that area has in future shows. And we had great engagement at our booth.” - George Cox, Pacific Ag Rentals

Less Chemistry and More Biology panelists Dennis Donohue (Western Growers CIT), Denise Manker (Bayer Crop Science), Don Cameron (Terranova Ranch), and Pam Marrone (Chestnut Bio Advisors)

Meet the AgSharks panelists Walt Duflock (Western Growers), Paul and Marta Kephart (Nutjobs), Tim Hyde (SWAN Systems), and Alex Athey (En Solucion)

Attendees enjoying lunch sponsored by Tive, with organic salads donated by Earthbound Farm

Great conversations on the trade show floor

“Feels like old times. People are more energetic and excited. There’s energy like it used to be—and maybe even more. Excellent show!” - Craig Vossler, AgroThrive

Attendees spent the afternoon on the trade show floor networking

Opening Reception sponsored by West Coast Ag Products

Demand for Organics Has Softened, What Are Growers to Do? panelists Lonnie Gillespie (Farm Fresh Direct) and Tom Barnes (Category Partners)

The Growth, Opportunities, and Future of CEA Production panelists Tom Stenzel (CEA Food Safety Coalition), Molly Tabron (Robinson Fresh), Arama Kukutai (Plenty), and Matt Ryan (Soli Organic)

Attendees enjoying the ed sessions

“We were extremely pleased with the quality of the growers who stopped by our booth—which is key. The conversations were very engaging.” - Chad Gillyard, Magna-Bon

The Future of Ag Tech—Expanding On-Farm Profitability panelists Seana Day (Culterra Capital), Paul Mikesell (Carbon Robotics), Gabe Sibley (Verdant Robotics), and Bart Walker (Pacific Ag Rentals)

Attendees visiting at the Wilbur Ellis booth

Jeff Huckaby was recognized as the 2022 Grower of the Year, presented by Cale Sledge of ACGO/FENDT

Grower Roundtable: The State of Organic Growing keynote panelists Dave Puglia (Western Growers), Brie Reiter Smith (Driscoll's), Michael DuPuis (Divine Flavor), and Tom Nunes V (The Nunes Company)

Attendees learning and networking on the trade show floor