Regional experts and stakeholders will discuss the current state of the organic grain farming industry. They will explore upcoming opportunities for new and seasoned organic growers to work together to grow the industry in Illinois. Presenters will be:

• Jeff Moyer, Executive Director of Rodale Institute
• Richard Ritter, Flanagan State Bank
• Bill Davison, University of Illinois Extension Educator
• Gary McDonald, organic consultant and farm manager
• Adam Davis, United States Department of Agriculture researcher
• Jonathan Manuel, Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District
• Michelle Wander, University of Illinois Soil Scientist
• Jack Erisman, Goldmine Farms
• Will Glazik, crop consultant
• Angie Coxworth, organic farmer