The Roots of Organic – From Soil to Shelf

Food Tank, OTA, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farms, Stonyfield, and Amy’s Kitchen present Soil to Shelf at Climate Week.

On Wednesday, September 23rd, join us all day at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City for an exclusive, invitation-only event as part of Climate Week NYC. Hosted by Food Tank, Organic Trade Association, Organic Valley, Once Upon a Farm, Handsome Brook Farm, Stonyfield, and Amy’s Kitchen, and in collaboration with Organic Voices, Lundberg Family Farms, and Rodale Institute.

Date: Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026

Location: WNYC Studios’ The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014

Session 1: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. “Part 1: Science & Innovation in Organic Practices.” Including live musical performance, a delicious breakfast, and networking lunch.

Session 2: 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM. “Part 2: Organic Present: Acknowledging the present moment and being humble about the challenges we face together.” Including live musical performance, a delicious lunch, and a networking reception.

Session 3: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM. “Part 3: Organic Future: Moving forward collectively with commitment, innovation, and inspiration.” Including live musical performance and a delicious networking reception.

Speakers include:

  • Alexis Bramley, Director of Strategic Projects, Organic Trade Association
  • Beatriz Daim, Sustainability Specialist, Tradin Organic
  • Matthew Dillon, Co-CEO, Organic Trade Association
  • Tracy Favre, Vice President of Sustainability & Organic Strategy, Handsome Brook Farms
  • Jessica Luhning, Senior Sustainability Manager, Organic Valley
  • Britt Lundgren, Senior Director of Sustainability and Government Affairs, Stonyfield
  • Shawna Nelson, CEO, Organic Valley
  • Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank
  • Sandy Pfaff, VP of Media Relations, Organic Trade Association
  • Amber Rubarth, Singer-Songwriter
  • Paul Schiefer, CEO, Amy’s Kitchen
  • Jake Wedeberg, Organic Dairy Farmer, Compost Expert, and Participator in Carbon Insetting

Many more to be announced soon!

Limited capacity. Join the waitlist to be considered for an in-person invitation!