2026 Annual Producers' Meeting

 Friday, January 16

10:00 am-2:00 pm

Richmond Congregational Church

20 Church Street, Richmond, VT 05477

Join us for lunch, a community gathering, a review of the proposed Standard Updates, and discussions about how to support future organic farmers sponsored by USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Project (TOPP) and risk-based certification.

The annual meeting is open to all certified producers (farmers and processors) and those interested in organic certification standards. 

It is important that certified producers attend this meeting to represent the interests of their operation in the certification process.

You may view the agenda and proposed Standard Updates in advance of the gathering.
 

Discussion Topics Include:

• New VOF Standard Updates: The Review Committee has clarified VOF policies concerning the organic maple guidelines and will present new changes for organic livestock producers. These policies will be presented and discussed.
• There will be no certification fee increase in 2026!
• Updates & Reports: Come and hear important updates on the National Organic Standards and policy issues that affect organic producers.
• Discussions: Panel on how to support the next generation of organic farmers sponsored by TOPP and a conversation about risk-based certification.

Lunch and light snacks are complimentary!

Please reserve your spot by January 7th.

RSVP Today!