OFAC - Organic Fertilizer Association of California
OFAC - Organic Fertilizer Association of California
  • Organic Fertilizer Association of California

    The Organic Fertilizer Association of California (OFAC) represents the interests of organic fertilizer producers, distributors and retailers that provide organic fertilizer to the agriculture and horticulture industries. OFAC is dedicated to increasing public knowledge of biological and organic cultural systems. The association was formed in 2007 and is guided by an elected board of directors representing the California organic fertilizer industry.

OFAC ROAM Agenda 
Tulare, CA - August 6, 2026

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM Registration & Booth Demonstrations

8:00 AM – 8:05 AM Welcome

8:05 AM – 8:35 AM ROAM Overview- Clayton Handy, Regenerative Ag Consultant, Understanding Ag, LLC

8:35 AM – 8:50 AM Jared Jenson, San Agrow

8:50 AM – 9:05 AM Ryan Mykita, Kelp Blue

9:05 AM – 9:20 AM Ismail Siddiqui, AgroPlantae

9:20 AM – 9:35 AM Weed ID Contest- John Olivas, BioSci

9:35 AM - 9:50 AM Booth Demonstrations

9:50 AM – 10:20 AM Nutrient Cycling in Organic and Regenerative Soils- Jerel Kratt, Managing Director, Regenerative Crop Consulting LLC

10:20 AM – 11:05 AM Amino Acids Profiles of Organic Fertilizers- Grant Mattos, Coastal Business Manager, Nature Safe Organic Fertilizer

11:05 AM – 11:35 AM Effects of Cover Cropping on Soil Microbial Ecosystem Services and Soil Nutrient Cycling- Lauren Hale, Ph.D., Assoc. Cooperative Extension Specialist UC ANR/ UC Merced & Faculty Director, UC Organic Agriculture Institute

11:35 – 11:45 Booth Demonstrations

11:45 – 12:15 Soil Testing Overview- Silas Rossow, Regenerative Consultant, Cal Ag Solutions

12:15 PM – 12:55 PM Lunch 

12:55 PM – 1:25 PM Choosing what tools to use for your cropJenny Garley, Bio S.I. Technology

1:25 PM – 1:55 PM Nutrition as Pest and Disease Control- Steven Cardoza, Cardoza & Cardoza Farming Co.

1:55 PM - 2:40 PM Vertebrate Management with an emphasis on cover crops - Dominic Fagundes, Smokin Burrow

2:40 PM – 2:45 PM Closing Remarks


Continuing Education 


CCA CEUs - 5 Total

Nutrient Management: 2

Soil & Water Management: 1

Pest Management: 1

Sustainability: 0.5

Professional Development: 0.5


DPR CEUs – Other- 1.5

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