Submit a proposal to present at the next conference: 2026 Call for Proposals and Presenters
Each year, we host this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture.
Mark your calendars for January 8-9, 2026, when we'll again feature:
- Inspiring keynote speakers
- Topical breakout sessions
- An 80-booth trade show
- Networking
- And more!
Whether you're an experienced producer or new to the field, don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s thriving organic community!
Who should attend?
- Organic farmers and those interested in transitioning to organic practices
- Agricultural professionals
- Buyers and makers looking to source or showcase organic products
- Students and researchers
- Organic farming advocates
2025 Keynote Speakers
Tom Cotter
Tom is a fourth-generation farmer and active member of the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition. He started planting cover crops in 1998, which helped him transition a third of his acres to organic cash crops and grass-fed beef. He was recently named a finalist for the inaugural Minnesota Leopold Conservation Award®.
Mark Schiller and Simeon Rossi
Mark and Simeon co-founded Loon Liquor Company, an organic microdistillery in Northfield, Minnesota, crafting delicious spirits from organic, local suppliers. They recently won the Food, Ag, and Beverage Division of the 2024 MN Cup, a startup competition for entrepreneurs.
