Conference showcases developments in organic trade

KALISPELL — The Montana Organic Association has announced the dates for its 14th Annual Conference, “The Heartbeat of Organics: Stimulating the Pulse of our Producers, Consumers, and Policymakers,” Dec. 1-3, at Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell.

The keynote speaker, John Reganold, Ph.D., Washington State University regents professor of soil science, will discuss sustainability, organic farming, and soil health. The conference also has scheduled presentations by experts in organic policy; funding opportunities; mobile high tunnels; brewing opportunities; animal vaccines;...