The National Organic Coalition (NOC) is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a "Washington voice" for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and progressive industry members involved in organic agriculture.
NOFA/RI is a member of the NOC through the NOFA Interstate Council. Meeting topics will include Federal Organic Policy update, Farm Bill Updates, Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st-Century Agriculture (AC21) Updates and more. Join us at the Providence Biltmore, 11 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI. (phone: 800-294-7709) Coffee, drinks and snacks will be offered; lunch will be on your own prior to meeting. Please RSVP to Liana Hoodes at Liana@NationalOrganicCoalition.org. To learn more about the NOC, see www.nationalorganiccoalition.org.