Webinar: Organic Science Impact: Uptake and Success Stories —Part1

This panel discussion focusing on success stories about how organic science has led to adoption and impact. OACC is evaluating the impact of the organic science research that has been happening across Canada over the past 10 years. The goal is to demonstrate and communicate how research has translated into impacts. There will be presentations by;

• Dr. Andrew Hammermeister on research work happening in the Organic Science Cluster
• Dr. Emmanuella Ellis on research impact assessment process and factors influencing impact
• Invited speakers (3 to 4) who will share success stories about new organic practices being developed and adopted.

The invited guests will be made up of stakeholders in the organic industry specifically, producers, researchers and industry representatives. The audience will then be given some time to ask questions and provide comments.

Dr. Andrew Hammermeister: He is the Director of the OACC and Science Director of Canada’s Organic Science Cluster. He has been leading national organic science priority setting and Cluster proposal technical development since 2008.

Dr. Emmanuella Ellis: She is a research Associate with the OACC. Her work has focused on studying the impact of organic science on stakeholders.