--- title: Wisconsin Organic Community of Practice description: Join Wisconsin’s Organic Industry Community of Practice—connecting farmers, businesses, certifiers, retail, distributors and partners to build markets, share knowledge, and grow organic agriculture statewide --- [Skip to content](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-community-of-practice#main-content) [![logo no tag line (1)](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/logo%20no%20tag%20line%20(1).svg "logo no tag line (1)")](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/?hsLang=en) - ABOUT Show submenu for ABOUT - [Wisconsin Organics](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/about-wisconsin-organics) - [USDA Certified Organic](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/usda-certified-organic-standards) - [Organic Community of Practice](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-community-of-practice) - [Wisconsin Organic Data](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-data-dashboard) - FIND ORGANIC Show submenu for FIND ORGANIC - [Farms & Businesses](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/en/wisconsin-organic-farms-businesses) - [Products](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-brands-products) - [Garden & Farm Supplies](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-supply-chain-input-directory) - [Retailers](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-friendly-retailers) - [Certifiers](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/accredited-certifying-agencies-operational-in-wisconsin) - [Events](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-local-and-regional-events) - [Resources](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-technical-resources) - [Support Organizations](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-related-organizations) - INITIATIVES Show submenu for INITIATIVES - [State of Wisconsin's Organic Market 2026](https://app-na2.hubspotdocuments.com/documents/243506301/view/1867114211?accessId=24e90e) - [Wisconsin Organic Strategy Summit-2026](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-statewide-organic-strategy-2027-29-summit) - [Webinar Series: Market Claims](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/market-claims) - [Midwest Organic Value Chain Summit 2028](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/midwest-organic-value-chain-summit) - ABOUT Show submenu for ABOUT - [Wisconsin Organics](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/about-wisconsin-organics) - [USDA Certified Organic](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/usda-certified-organic-standards) - [Organic Community of Practice](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-community-of-practice) - [Wisconsin Organic Data](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-data-dashboard) - FIND ORGANIC Show submenu for FIND ORGANIC - [Farms & Businesses](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/en/wisconsin-organic-farms-businesses) - [Products](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-brands-products) - [Garden & Farm Supplies](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-supply-chain-input-directory) - [Retailers](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-friendly-retailers) - [Certifiers](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/accredited-certifying-agencies-operational-in-wisconsin) - [Events](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-local-and-regional-events) - [Resources](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-technical-resources) - [Support Organizations](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-organic-related-organizations) - INITIATIVES Show submenu for INITIATIVES - [State of Wisconsin's Organic Market 2026](https://app-na2.hubspotdocuments.com/documents/243506301/view/1867114211?accessId=24e90e) - [Wisconsin Organic Strategy Summit-2026](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/wisconsin-statewide-organic-strategy-2027-29-summit) - [Webinar Series: Market Claims](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/market-claims) - [Midwest Organic Value Chain Summit 2028](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/midwest-organic-value-chain-summit) [Home](https://wisconsinorganicagriculture.org/) [Members](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/en/statewide-organic-community-of-practice-member-directory?hsLang=en) ### About The Wisconsin Organic Industry Community of Practice (COP) is a free state platform that unites organic farmers, ranchers, handlers, retailers, input suppliers, certifiers, researchers, educators, businesses, consumers, and advocates to strengthen Wisconsin’s leadership, market development and innovation in the organic sector. Through a *monthly virtual online meeting*, participants collaborate, share knowledge, advance state and national policy, and coordinate activities and events to strengthen Wisconsin’s organic value chain, expand local market development, and grow the organic industry statewide. ### Our Mutual Passion ![USDA Organic Logo](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/USDA%20Organic%20Logo.jpg?width=100&height=100&name=USDA%20Organic%20Logo.jpg) ##### Organic Food, Beverages, Fiber, Agricultural Inputs & Products   ![Wisconsin Organics Home page icon](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wisconsin%20Organics%20Home%20page%20icon.png?width=100&height=100&name=Wisconsin%20Organics%20Home%20page%20icon.png) ##### Growing the Organic Industry in Wisconsin! ### Community of Practice Mission To unite organic farmers, ranchers, businesses, retailers, certifiers, researchers and educators, consumers, and advocates through monthly virtual meetings and other in-person events to collaborate, share knowledge, advance policy, and coordinate activities that strengthen Wisconsin’s leadership and grow the organic sector statewide. ### What is a Community of Practice? ![WISCONSIN Statewide COP copy-1](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WISCONSIN%20Statewide%20COP%20copy-1.png?width=500&height=500&name=WISCONSIN%20Statewide%20COP%20copy-1.png)  A community of practice is a group of people who share a concern, passion, or interest in a topicand who deepen their knowledge and skills by interacting regularly as they work on that topic together. ![Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 5.11.59 PM](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.11.59%20PM.png) ### Who Should Join? Accredited Certifying Agencies Academia and Researchers Agricultural Input Suppliers Educators Farmers Interested in Transitioning to Organic Handlers and Manufacturers Livestock and Poultry Farmers Organic Consumers Organic Farmers-Both Certified Organic Farmers & Practiving Organic-Related Businesses Organic Policy Advocates Transitioning to Organic Retailers   ![Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 5.57.49 PM](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.57.49%20PM.png) ![Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 5.46.54 PM](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.46.54%20PM.png?width=1084&height=1502&name=Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.46.54%20PM.png) GOAL 1 ##### Strengthen & Scale-Up Wisconsin's Organic Industry **1.1** Build a strong statewide coalition representing all sectors of the organic supply chain. **1.2** Increase organic production acreage and the number of certified organic operations. **1.3** Expand the market share of Wisconsin-grown and -processed organic products within the state and neighboring regions. **1.4** Elevate Wisconsin’s visibility as a leader in organic innovation and supply chain collaboration. ![Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 5.48.51 PM](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.48.51%20PM.png?width=1644&height=1672&name=Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.48.51%20PM.png) GOAL 2 ##### Cultivate Statewide Networking & Advocacy **2.1** Establish a statewide forum for dialogue on organic policy, research priorities, and economic development. **2.2** Improve access to technical assistance, and funding opportunities across the organic community. **2.3** Foster partnerships between organic producers, handlers, organic-friendly retailers, researchers and consumers. **2.4** Strengthen partnerships with national organic organizations. ![Screenshot 2026-09-07 at 5.51.41 PM](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.51.41%20PM.png?width=1278&height=1592&name=Screenshot%202026-09-07%20at%205.51.41%20PM.png) GOAL 3 ##### Strengthen State Organic Market Access & Consumer Awareness **3.1** Increase Wisconsin consumer knowledge and demand for local organic food, beverages and products. **3.2** Promote and market to increase market access for Wisconsin organic farmers, businesses, processors, and brands **3.3** Strengthen cross-sector marketing collaborations among organic producers, handlers/processors, retailers and technical assistance.   ### Next Community of Practice Meeting: Monday September 15, 2026 ![Market Claims September 14 FINAL-1](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/Market%20Claims%20September%2014%20FINAL-1.jpg "Market Claims September 14 FINAL-1") [ZOOM LINK](https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86088785566?pwd=DlczH8LgXpDjnxreV4cMhcSQf6MGfd.1) [Register](https://40z6nx.share-na2.hsforms.com/2Mdwd60qES8me7OcaGC7n5A) --- #### Community of Practice Meeting: Monday, October 5, 2026 ### Community of Practice Meeting: Monday, November 2, 2026 ### Community of Practice Meeting: Monday, December 7, 2026 ### Community of Practice Meeting: Monday, January 4, 2026 --- ### Past Community of Practice Meetings ![COP June 1 2026](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/COP%20June%201%202026.svg) June 1, 2026 ##### June 2026 Meeting-Wisconsin Statewide Organic Community of Practice Quick Overview of Wisconsin Organic Statewide Community of Practice goals Wisconsin Statewide Organic COP monthly meeting cadence New member introductions Presentation of National Organic Standards Board Results from Omaha Meeting-Brian Baker & Harriet Behar Planned 'Eat Organic' Wisconsin Directory -A Guide to Eating & Drinking Organic in Wisconsin 2026 Planned Support Local Wisconsin Organic Advent Calendar  Announcement of Organic Events Member updates [Watch on Youtube Now](https://www.hubspot.com/) ![COP May 4, 2026](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/COP%20May%204%2c%202026.svg) May 4, 2026 ##### May 2026 Wisconsin Statewide Organic Community of Practice Meeting This Wisconsin Statewide Organic Community of Practice May 2026 Meeting: Presented a tour of the Wisconsin Organics website; Gave an overview of the State of Wisconsin Market Development report 2026 being developed; Discussed the USDA local food promotion program being written;Highlights organic producers request for Wisconsin Organics to work on organic marketing and procurement for schools, military and organic distribution bottlenecks.  [Watch on Youtube Now](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OhqHDb4fokk&t=28s) ![COP March 30, 2026](https://www.wisconsinorganics.org/hubfs/COP%20March%2030%2c%202026.svg) March 30, 2026 ##### Introduction to the Wisconsin Statewide Organic Community of Practice The first-ever kickoff Wisconsin Statewide Organic Community of Practice (CoP) call was on March 30, 2026— to connect, align, and build momentum for Wisconsin’s organic future. 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