Lakeside Organic Gardens’ Dick Peixoto to be honored as 2024 Grower of the Year at Organic Grower Summit 

October 27, 2024 Farm Progress

Dick Peixoto, known for leading the largest family-owned and operated solely organic vegetable operation in the United States, was selected for his longstanding commitment to organic farming, sustainability and leadership in the organic industry. 

“Less Chemistry and More Biology” and “Data Dive Into Organic Produce Sales” Ed Sessions Announced for Organic Grower Summit

November 2, 2022 Organic Grower Summit

A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore the growing importance of biologicals as a tool of organic crop production and offer a look at the growth of organic fresh produce sales at grocery stores across the nation this year as the final parts of the 2022 Organic Grower Summit (OGS) presented by Western Growers and OPN educational program.

Grimmway Farms’ Jeff Huckaby Announced as OGS 2022 Grower of the Year

October 18, 2022 Organic Produce Network

The Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN will honor long-time organic grower Jeff Huckaby as the recipient of the fifth annual Grower of the Year award. Huckaby, President and CEO of Grimmway Farms, was selected based on his ongoing commitment and dedication to excellence in organic production, organic industry leadership, and innovation.

Grower Roundtable: The State of Organic Growing Keynote Presentation Announced for OGS 2022

October 10, 2022 Organic Produce Network

Leadership from three of the nation’s most progressive organic growing operations have been confirmed as panelists for the keynote presentationat the upcoming Organic Grower Summit (OGS) 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA. 

“Regenerative Organic Marketing and Certification—What Lies Ahead?” Ed Session Announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022 presented by Western Growers and OPN

September 12, 2022 Organic Produce Network

As regenerative agriculture is reshaping how food is grown, a panel of organic industry leaders will address the trends and standards of regenerative organic marketing and certification at the Organic Grower Summit 2022 Presented by Western Growers and OPN, slated for November 30–December 1 in Monterey, CA.