Home » Dane County Agriculture » Diversified Vegetable Farms » Organic Vegetable Production Conference
Organic Vegetable Production Conference
2027 registration opens November 4th!
Organic Vegetable Production Conference
January 28-29, 2027 | Online, Everywhere
February 5-6, 2027 | In-Person – Madison, WI (Alliant Energy Center)
About the Conference
This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from throughout the Midwest and beyond.
Participants who register by January 6 will receive a conference packet with handouts and swag through the mail BEFORE the online sessions. Those who register after January 6 may receive the packet before or AFTER the online sessions. Online sessions are held over Zoom.
Español
Esta conferencia respaldada por productores se basa en el intercambio de habilidades de agricultor a agricultor, tiene su sede en el Medio Oeste estadounidense, y ahora incluye a agricultores de todo el condado. Llame a Alexis Salazar al 608-224-3704 para obtener asistencia con la traducción en español.
HMoob
Qhov kev tuaj koom kawm uake es yog cov neeg tsim qoob loo-yog cov pib es siv cov tswv teb tej yam lawv paub kom lawv sib qhia, qhov chaw nov nyob rau ib cheeb tsam ntawm Midwest, thiab tam sim muaj cov tswv qoob loo los koom es nyob thoob plaws hauv cov zos county. Hu rau Chiang Rai Lor ntawm 608-709-0177 rau kev pab rau npe ua lus Hmoob.
Registration
Sessions
Lodging
Testimonials
“Not an ego in sight. Everyone is so willing, open, and eager to share successes and mistakes and to make organic farming better as a whole.”
Maria Duits, Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Farm
“The handouts alone are worth the cost of registration. Side-by-side comparisons of farms of different sizes with VERY comprehensive prompts.”
Evan Barry, Down River Farm
“This is the best conference in the area for farmer-to-farmer training. The amount of knowledge and talent in the room are second to none in the organic vegetable space.”
Tim Brown, Broadview Farm and Gardens
“Being in the midst of such a large group of passionate, experienced growers is always inspiring and fires me up.”
Adrian Hess, Christopher Farm
“I haven’t been around so many like-minded people all year and in many ways it was just plain comforting.”
Mason Jarecki-Nimmo, Quinta CSA Farm
“We love attending this conference because it marks a transition from one season to the next and always gives us inspiration for a fresh start each year.”
Katy Szapa, Purslane Farm
Registration
Registration opens on November 4th!
This conference serves advanced vegetable growers and content is tailored to this audience. We do not have a beginning farmer track.
| Registration Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Full Conference | $200 |
| Virtual Only | $75 |
| In-Person Only | $175 |
| In-Person Friday Only | $100 |
| In-Person Saturday Only | $100 |
Location
January 28-29 | Online
February 5-6 | Alliant Energy Center – Madison, WI
Handouts
Conference packets with handouts and swag will be snail mailed to all ONLINE attendees. Register by January 6 to ensure you receive the conference packet BEFORE the online sessions begin.
Recordings
- All online sessions will be recorded and available to everyone who registers for the virtual event, whether or not they attend the session in real time.
- All of the concurrent in-person sessions will be recorded and available to everyone who registers for the in-person event.
Sessions
Virtual
Theme: Taking Care of the Business Back End
Schedule coming soon
Thursday, January 28
Crop Planning for Financial Targets
Description coming soon
Dan Brisebois, Tourne-Sol Cooperative Farm, Quebec
Strawberries
This session is specific to a variety of scales, is enhanced by photos from the field, and provides detailed production information—from variety selection to postharvest handling. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including propagation techniques, equipment, disease and pest control, and much more.
- Aaron Willis, Little Hill Berry Farm, MN
- Ryan Voiland, Red Fire Farm, MA
- Steve Pincus and Beth Kazmar, Tipi Produce, WI
Friday, January 29
Record Keeping and Data Management
Description coming
- TBD
- TBD
Eggplant
This session is specific to a variety of scales, is enhanced by photos from the field, and provides detailed production information—from variety selection to postharvest handling. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including germination techniques, equipment, disease and pest control, and much more.
- Sam Zurofsky, Long Season Farm, NY
- Molly Stentz, Yellow Dog Flowers & Produce, WI
In-Person
Schedule coming soon
Friday, February 5
Paying Yourself
Description
- Brendan Sinclair, Snuggle Bug Farm, AR
- Sandy & Paul Arnold, Pleasant Valley Farm, NY
- TBD
Beets
This session is specific to a variety of scales, is enhanced by photos from the field, and provides detailed production information—from variety selection to postharvest handling. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including germination techniques, crop spacing, equipment, disease and pest control, and so much more.
- Chris Barth, 10th Street Farm & Market, MN
- Danielle Boerson, Boerson Farm, WI
- TBD, Open Hands Farm, MN
Advanced Financial Management
Description coming
- John Dindia, Lakeview Hill Farm, MN
- Sandy Arnold, Pleasant Valley Farm, NY
- TBD
Herbs
This session is specific to a variety of scales, is enhanced by photos from the field, and provides detailed production information—from variety selection to postharvest handling. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including germination techniques, crop spacing, equipment, disease and pest control, and so much more.
- John Dindia, Lakeview Hill Farm, MI
- Brendan Sinclair, Snuggle Bug Farm, AR
- Roxanne Ramirez, WinterSpring Farm, WI
Alternate Wholesale Markets
Description coming
- Tracy Olden, Olden Organics, WI
- Max Morningstar, MX Morningstar, NY
- Becca Rudebusch, Seeds Farm, MN
Saturday, February 6
Farmer-to-Farmer Roundtables
HMoob Grower Roundtable
This is a space for HMoob farmers to connect with organizational partners and other HMoob growers from across the state. Discuss session topics, share questions, and identify additional interests and needs.
Favorite Vegetable Varieties
Excellent varieties are central to successful organic vegetable production, which is what makes this discussion so popular every year. Sub-groups may be created based on scale or farm location, depending on who joins the session.
Additional topics coming soon
Cauliflower
This session will provide detailed production information, from variety selection to postharvest handling, is specific to a variety of scales, and is enhanced by photos from the field. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including germination techniques and crop spacing to equipment, disease and pest control, and so much more.
- Sam Zurofsky, Long Season Farm, NY
- Max Morningstar, MX Morningstar, NY
- Justin Rich, Burnt Rock Farm, VT
Weed Control Systems
Description coming
- Laura Brosius, Full Plate Farm, MI
- Laura Mortimore, Orange Cat Community Farm, WI
- Bryce Baumann, Lazy Eight Start Farm, KY
General Session TBD
Description Coming
Head Lettuce
This session will provide detailed production information, from variety selection to postharvest handling, is specific to a variety of scales, and is enhanced by photos from the field. Participants will receive a handout detailing each presenter’s systems, including germination techniques and crop spacing to equipment, disease and pest control, and so much more.
- Lauren Padovano, Happy Day Farmhaus, WI
- Kristen Kordet, Blue Moon Community Farm, WI
- Paul & Sandy Arnold, Pleasant Valley Farn, NY
Community Mutual Aid Programs
Description
- Stephanie Dodge, Great Lakes Intertribal Food Coalition, WI
- Cassie Wyss, Crossroads Community Farm, WI
Host
Co-Hosts
Sponsors
Presenting
Roots
GREENS
Lodging
Spark by Hilton
102 E Rusk Ave, Madison, WI | 608.284.1234
The hotel is next to the Alliant Energy Center. Click the link below to automatically apply the group rate to your reservation (coming soon). Or, call and mention “Organic Vegetable Conference 2027”.
Discounted group rate: $119 or $125 (+ taxes)
Includes continental breakfast, free parking, and airport or downtown shuttle.
Other Options
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites | 610 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI | 608.709.5050
- Home2 Suites by Hilton | 2153 Rimrock Rd | Madison, WI | 608.949.9650
- Madison Marriott South | 706 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI | 608.251.2300
Language Access
- Llame a Alexis Salazar al 608-224-3704 para obtener asistencia con la traducción en español.
- Llame a Chiang Rai Lor al 608-226-0300 para obtener asistencia con la traducción en miao.
- Habrá interpretación simultánea en miao y español para quienes lo necesiten.
- Nuestro compromiso es promover la agricultura orgánica entre las minorías y las familias de inmigrantes. Puede inscribir a un invitado adicional de la familia para que asista a la conferencia de manera gratuita.
La University of Wisconsin-Extension proporciona acción afirmativa e igualdad de oportunidades en educación, programas y empleo para todas las personas calificadas, sin tener en cuenta la raza, color, género, credo, discapacidad, religión, origen nacional, ascendencia, edad, orientación sexual, gravidez, estado civil o de paternidad, historial de detención o condena, o estado de veterano de guerra.
- Hu rau Chiang Rai Lor ntawm 608-226-0300 rau kev pab rau npe ua lus HMoob.
- Hu rau Alexis Salazar ntawm 608-224-3704 rau kev pab rau npe ua lus Mev.
- Muaj kev txhais lus tib lub sij hawm ua lus Hmoob thiab lus Mev, yog xav tau.
- Peb muaj kev ruaj siab los txhawb kev cog zaub uas tsis siv chiv ntawm cov neeg tsawg thiab cov neeg khiav teb chaws. Koj rau npe tau rau ib tug neeg hauv tsev neeg ntxiv tuaj koom lub rooj sib tham dawb.
Lub Tsev Kawm Ntawv Qib Siab (University of Wisconsin-Extension) pab rau tsoom fwv kev pom zoo thiab ncaj ncees nyob rau kev kawm ntaub ntawv, kev pab cuam thiab kev ua hauj lwm rau tag nrho cov neeg tsim nyog ua tau tsis tas hais yog haiv neeg twg, xim tawv nqaij twg, poj niam txiv neej, kev ntseeg, cov neeg puas cev xws li tes taw, kev ntseeg ntuj, kev tuaj txawv teb chaws tuaj, kev poj koob yawm txwv, hnub nyoog, kev xaiv ntawm kev daj dee, kev xeeb tub, kev muaj txij nkawm los yog ua niam txiv, kev rau txhom los yog muaj txim raug kaw los yog ua qub tub rog.