2025 San Diego Region Organic Agriculture Conference

Join us for two events celebrating organic agriculture in San Diego County! 

Learn from local organic farmers about their production practices and marketing strategies during three pre-conference farm tours on Thursday, September 25^th. At the Conference on Friday, September 26^th, hear from researchers on avocado irrigation efficiency, citrus IPM, and organic weed management, engage with a local buyer panel on how to access market channels from retail to institutions, learn how to promote your business and approach direct-to-consumer and online marketing, meet with local technical assistance providers, and hear a regional policy update from the Sustainable Agriculture Land Conservation 2.0 team. 

Pre-Conference Organic Farm Tours: 

• September 25, 2025

• 8:30am-4pm

• Vans depart from/return to San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069

Conference: 

• September 26, 2025

• 9:30am-3pm

• San Marcos Community Center, 3 Civic Center Dr. San Marcos, CA 92069

   

Co-organized by UC Organic Agriculture Institute, UCCE, UC ANR Climate Smart Agriculture and Small Farms Network, NRCS, CAFF, Southern CA Soil and Water Hub, and the County of San Diego Agriculture, Weights & Measures. 

Free. Lunch included. Pre-registration required for each event.