Events

Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres

Zumwalt Acres 3105 E 2000 N Rd, Sheldon, Illinois

Join The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwaltā€™s climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming!

2024 Southern Ohio Forest Farming Conference

United Plant Savers Goldenseal Botanical Sanctuary 35703 Loop Road, Rutland, Ohip

Join us at the beautiful United Plant Savers Botanical Sanctuary and gain a broad understanding of the many aspects, strategies, and opportunities of forest farming.

$100

The Farms: Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp

Join theĀ Savanna InstituteĀ for a tour of a unique system of farming at aĀ Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp on Wednesdays, May 15, July 10 or Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m.Ā Meet at the overflow parking lot across from the Main Parking Lot. Planted into an agroforestry alley cropping system in 2020, this […]

Evenings Afield: Preserving and Enjoying Dark Skies

South Farm 6172 County Road Z, Wisconsin, WI

Experience dark, starry skies and discover simple steps we can all take to conserve them for future generations, like installing smart downward facing lighting. We will see a full Hunterā€™s Moon, Saturn, and many constellations. We will set an alternative date in case of clouds.

Common Ground: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners

Urbana, IL 1901 S High Cross Rd, Urbana, IL

This year we will be hosting Common Ground in two locations - northern and central Illinois!Ā  Common Ground is an event for those who have pressing needs around farmland to network with farmers and landowners, learn, gather useful resources, and share encouragement with others.

Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference

Des Moines, IA Des Moines, IA

Since our founding, the annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating agriculture in Iowa (and good food!). As our conference grows to over 1,000 attendees, we are pleased to offer three pre-conference short courses, 70-plus farmer-led sessions on a wide variety of agricultural topics, 90-plus exhibitors, locally sourced […]

GrassWorks Grazing Conference

Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center Chula Vista Parkway 1000, Wisconsin Dells, WI

This yearā€™s GrassWorks Grazing Conference promises an impressive lineup of sessions, networking opportunities, and delectable meals showcasing grass-fed meats and locally sourced foodsā€”exactly what our attendees and sponsors have come to love! Register Now

2025 OGRAIN Winter Conference

Monona Terrace 1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, Wisconsin

Join us January 24th and 25th, 2025 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI! The annual OGRAIN Conference is an opportunity to learn from local organic grain growers, hear about the latest research, and connect with other organic, transitioning-to-organic, or inquisitive-about-organic grain growers and end-users. The 9th annual OGRAIN Winter Conference will feature cutting edge […]

Working Lands Learning Circle

Center for Missouri Studies, State Historical Society of Missouri 05 Elm Street, Columbia, MO

In-Person Only. Join us for a participatory workshop exploring applications of agroforestry as restoration on January 29 from 1-5 pm. Breakout session topics include: creative land access and financing, prescribed fire, silvopasture as restoration, and economics of ecosystem services. Register Now

The 16th Annual Agroforestry Symposium: Working Lands for Restoration and Harvest

Center for Missouri Studies, State Historical Society of Missouri 05 Elm Street, Columbia, MO

The 2025 Symposium will feature insightful and intersectional voices on the realities of landscape-scale transformations made possible when agroforestry practices are designed for simultaneous conservation, restoration, and production goals. Join us virtually via Zoom or in-person in Columbia, MO for this free full-day program. See the full agenda and speaker bios. Register Now

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference

La Crosse Center 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI

The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference (held at the La Crosse Center) is widely known as the largest organic farming conference in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape […]

Legal issues around food claims: What to know | Marketing Communications Speaker Series

Online

The Agroforestry Coalition invites producers, marketers, packagers, and growers of perennial food products together for a discussion and free training on legal claims in food marketing. Our guest speaker is attorney Jeffrey Glazer from Ogden Glazer + Schaefer. Jeffā€™s practice focuses on business and regulatory issues for companies in the food and beverage industry. Come […]

3rd Annual Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium

Glaciers End 104 N Print Ave, Marion, IL

The Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium will be geared towards educating and motivating people to learn more about and take action around soil and water health and the practices that forward these causes. The Soil Health focus this year will be centered around Composting and Agroforestry. This Symposium will be beneficial from gardens to farms, […]

The 2025 Upper Midwest Hazelnut Growers Conference

Chula Vista Resort and Conference Center Chula Vista Parkway 1000, Wisconsin Dells, WI

Join the Upper Midwest Halzelnut Growers Conference in Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Check out the agenda for panels on both Friday and Saturday on all manner of information for hazelnut growers. Register Now