Guelph Organic Conference & Trade Show
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GUE0172 | Last Modified: 10 Jun 2020 | Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Annual Guelph Organic Conference |
| Office Phone | Conference Manager 226-486-1538 |
| Website | www.guelphorganicconf.ca |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Contact | Susan Ratz, Conference Manager, Organic Food Conferences Canada; Email: manager@guelphorganicconf.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Tomás Nimmo, Conference Advisor; Email: organix@auracom.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Katie Wheeler, Volunteer Coordinator & Registration; Email: volunteers@guelphorganicconf.ca |
| Description (Site) | Located in University Centre building |
| Site Location | Guelph-University of Guelph |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Gordon St and Stone Rd E |
| Mailing Address | c/o Conference Manager Box 116 Collingwood, ON L9Y 3Z4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - ramps, electronic doors, elevators |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Normally runs as a four-day organic conference of workshops and programs with an overlapping two-day trade show on the last two days of the event. |
| Description (Service) | NOTE: The 2021 event awaits provincial approval and University of Guelph venue availability. Over 40 workshops offered on various topics. * two-day (Sat-Sun) FREE to the public Trade Show includes organic food sampling, garden seeds and supplies, books, small farm equipment, certification information **Additional contact information available at Guelph Organic Conference and Trade Show |
| Hours | Hours vary, event runs Thu-Sun * Trade Show Sat-Sun (Sat 9 am-5.30 pm, Sun 10 am-4 pm) |
| Dates | 2021 Guelph Organic Conference & Trade Show: Jan 28-31 |
| Areas Served | Central Ontario - primarily, but with both a wide provincial following plus a national audience of organic food enthusiasts |
| Eligibility | Anyone with an interest in meeting organic food marketers, samplers, organic farmers, eco-garden suppliers and product developers may attend the Trade Show free of charge |
| Application | Call or visit the website for information * all workshops are by paid admission - pre-registration available online * contact Conference Manager for information on exhibitor fees |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program - for workshops (prices published each Nov in the brochure or on website) ; Workshops are by paid admission * Trade Show - FREE admission * exhibitor fees apply to exhibitors approved by the manager |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1982 |
| Print Material | Workshop descriptions and schedule available each year (Oct / Nov) on website |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Conference/Convention Planning Support ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Agricultural/Forestry and Related Occupations |
