Two days, one room, and a small group working through real cases together.
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Cashton, WI · May 17-18, 2027
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All the details
| Day | Time | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8:30-9am | Registration |
| 1 | 9-10:30am | Risk-based certification training, Part I |
| 1 | 10:45-11:45am | Interactive session on labeling or materials decisions |
| 1 | 11:45am-12:45pm | Lunch, provided by ACA |
| 1 | 12:45-1:45pm | Session on analyzing risk, or on where certification ends and consulting begins |
| 1 | 2-3pm | Session on a specific compliance topic, like pasture or nonretail labeling |
| 1 | 3:15-4:45pm | Hands-on session, like the “You’re the Panel!” format |
| 1 | Evening | Happy hour with a local sponsor |
| 2 | 9-10:30am | Risk-based certification training, Part II |
| 2 | 10:45am-12pm | AI in Action workshop |
Know before you go
| Length | One and a half days |
| Room | Small group, workshop-style sessions with discussion built into each |
| Cost | $400, with lunch and happy hour on Day 1 included |
| Hotel | ACA group rate at the event hotel, when available |
“I do not exaggerate when I say that this event was downright fun.” – Abby King, Certification Decision Officer, NICS
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Based on 2026 agendas. Times varied slightly by city and agendas are subject to change.
What attendees say
“I came away with some practical tools and a sense of connection to the broader organic community.”
– Acadia Tucker, Product Review Coordinator, OMRI
“Bringing the idea of risk to the rest of our organization… making risk assessment just a natural part of my workflow.”
– Brett Maley, Product Review Coordinator, OMRI
“It was so valuable to hear from different CBs that we are all struggling with similar challenges – and that we all want to fix them!”
– Lora Welliver, Senior Certification Decision Officer, Ecocert USA
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