Tonya Antle

A driving force in farming and produce for more than 30 years, Tonya Antle is the Co-founder and EVP of the Organic Produce Network (OPN), which launched in January 2017. She is among the true advocates and trailblazers in organic produce, helping to propel it from the fringe to mainstream grocery retailers. For more than 13 years, Tonya led the organic charge from her role as vice president of organic sales at Earthbound Farm, the country’s leading brand of organic vegetables and salads. She was instrumental in helping to build the brand to its half billion-dollar sales level. Tonya has also consulted for leading U.S. venture capital firms about investments in the organic category.

Johanna Mirenda is the Farm Policy Director of the Organic Trade Association (OTA), where she develops policy strategy through producer engagement, and serves as the lead technical expert on regulatory issues related to crop and livestock. Johanna is an expert in the USDA organic regulations for production and processing, having nearly a decade of experience working in the organic industry. Prior to joining OTA, Johanna served as the Technical Director of the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI), where she was responsible for overseeing OMRI’s research and education programs. Prior to OMRI, she served as the Policy Director for Pennsylvania Certified Organic, a USDA-accredited organic certification agency. Johanna holds a bachelor’s degree in Horticultural Science and a master's degree in Sustainable Food Systems.