Past Events
6th Annual Conference and Fields & Forests Gala
November 5, 2026
The 2026 OFS Annual Conference featured guest speakers doing a deep dive into current issues including glyphosate, PFAS, pollinator protection, and artificial intelligence. Attendees also got a detailed election update following the November 3rd general election. The Gala provided opportunities to support Cultivate Northwest, our affiliated 501c3.
A variety of credits were available!
3 ODA CORE credits, 3 WSDA credits (Washington), 4.5 Society of American Foresters CFE credits, 5 Oregon Professional Logger CE credits, and 4 Certified Crop Advisor CEU credits.
Advocacy Communications Training
Hosted by: Cultivate Northwest
Wednesday, November 4th, 2026
Chemeketa Agriculture Complex
There is no cost to attend, but pre-registration is required. Email: info@cultivatenorthwest.com
Visit: Cultivate Northwest Events page for more detailed information about the training!
Willamette Valley Ag Expo 2025
November 11th - 13th
4 CORE credits available WEDNESDAY, 11/12 & THURSDAY, 11/13
*Reminder, the credit classes are the same each day and you may only receive 4 CORE credits in total.
2025 Annual Conference and Fields & Forest Gala
Presentation topics for this year’s Conference include:
Keeping Up with MAHA: Policy and Communication Trends That Shape Our Work - Brian Glenn, American Farm Bureau Federation
Machine Learning and Unmanned Aerial Systems in Forestry and Agriculture - Tristan Clayton, AeroTract
Analyzing Oregon’s Pesticide Stewardship Partnership Data: Recommendations and Improvements - Isabella Nelson, Oregon State University
Environmental Law Update: A Look at Recent Federal and State Developments and What They Mean for Agriculture and the Natural Resource Sector - Brigit Rollins, National Agriculture Law Center
Natural Resource Legislative and Policy Panel - Panelists Jenny Dresler, Public Affairs Counsel; Nicole Mann, Dalton Advocacy; Dani Lightle, Oregonians for Food & Shelter, Moderator - Rocky Dallum, Tonkon Torp
** 2025 AGENDA **
View the 2025 Program
Do you want to be a SPONSOR? Check out the perks below:
Join us for a Webinar to hear details on EPA’s new Strategies related to Endangered Species, and a training on how to navigate Bulletins Live! Two.
February 28th, 9-11am.
To attend the webinar you must register in advance.
Willamette Valley Ag Expo
November 2024
OFS Annual Conference
And Fields & Forests Gala
2024 OFS Annual Conference & Fields and Forests Gala was full of networking, learning, and good food! Join us in 2025!
