09.07.2021 | News

Meet the OWC2021 Co-Organisers

Every three years, the Organic World Congress brings visibility to its host country.

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Every three years, IFOAM - Organics International holds its emblematic Organic World Congress (OWC), bringing together thousands of organic farmers, producers, researchers, advocates, and policy experts from around the world.

This 20th edition of the OWC is steered by a consortium of 16 French organic farming organisations.

The OWC2021 Co-Organisers

International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements

French national bodies and federations:

French and international certification body:

French regional organic trade associations:

Organic research organisations:

Keynote Speaker Highlight

Beth Bechdol is Deputy Director - General at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Before joining FAO, Ms. Bechdol was President and CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, the Midwestern state’s economic development initiative focused on advancing the agrobioscience sector and developing 21st century talent.

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