2026 Sponsors, Exhibitors & Session Hosts

FieldWatch - Curt Hadley

*Non-profit mapping and communication platform helping protect specialty crops, organic fields, and pollinators through better coordination between growers and applicators.

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Henke Buffalo

*Rugged, high-residue field cultivators and agricultural implements built for durability and performance in tough tillage conditions.

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Simplort - Kevin Caffrey

*A global, family-owned food and agriculture company delivering innovative crop nutrition, agronomy, and sustainable farming solutions.

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Argus - Alexander Schultz

*Independent market intelligence firm providing trusted data and analysis on organic & agriculture markets.

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Great Lakes Ag Equipment - Mark Jacoby

*Regional dealer offering a broad range of agricultural machinery, parts, and service support to help producers keep equipment running and operations productive.

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OnMark Certification Services - Mark Seeley

*Accredited organic certifier providing practical, farmer-focused certification services to support compliance, integrity, and growth in organic production.

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The Three-Year Clock: Navigating Transitioning

*A panel of farmers currently in or recently through organic transition sharing real-world experiences, insights, and strategies for managing the three-year certification process.

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Evergreen Ag LLC - Tom Parrish

*A crop protection and fertility solutions provider focused on biological and sustainable products for modern and organic farming systems.

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Organic Feed Market Forum

*A panel discussion featuring key industry voices Heartland Organics, Miller Poultry, Kalmbach Feeds, Quality Roasting, and more. Exploring trends, challenges, and opportunities in the organic feed marketplace.

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FarmerWeather.com - Mark Torregrossa

*Your trusted agricultural meteorologist delivering practical, field-level weather insights to help farmers manage risk and make timely decisions.

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Beck's Hybrids - Ben Sattelberg

*A seed company offering corn, soybean, and other seeds, including options suited for non-GMO and organic production systems.

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MSU Dry Bean Specialist - Scott Bales

MSU Dry Bean Specialist delivering research-based solutions to improve dry bean production for Michigan growers.

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Ackerman Marketing, Inc. - Kevin Ackerman

*A dry bean, pea, and lentil trading and marketing company providing expert market insights and global distribution for quality pulse crops.

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DF Seeds - Ty Bodies / Zach Stowe

*Seed company specializing in high-quality corn, wheat, soybeans, and alfalfa, backed by agronomic expertise offering both non-GMO and organic varieties.

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