LA CROSSE, Wis. — Early registration is now open for the country’s largest conference about organic and sustainable agriculture. The 34th Annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference takes place Feb. 23-25, 2023, in La Crosse, Wis.
The event convenes farmers, researchers and agriculture professionals to learn the latest organic production practices and build a supportive community of resilient organic, sustainable, and regenerative farms.
The annual conference, organized by Marbleseed (formerly known as MOSES), features more than 60 workshops, 8 full-day classes, a two-floor trade show, organic meals, and round-table discussions plus more opportunities to network. This year’s Marbleseed Conference offers content on business management, soil health, and diverse farm operations. The conference typically draws 3,000 people to La Crosse.
A 2022 attendee praised the conference as “such a wonderful conference! It’s a fun and educational space for farmers in all stages! From those thinking about getting into agriculture, to those who have been farming for years. So much to learn and so many connections to make! I’m looking forward to the next conference already.”
The three-day event starts Thursday, Feb. 23 with in-depth Organic University classes running from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and half day courses running 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Full Day Classes
- Developing a Marketable Rotation
- Farm Business Basics: Strengthen Your Foundation by Building Business Acumen
- Fencing for Livestock: Making the Fence Right the First Time
- Postharvest Handling: Farmers are Food Handlers
- Starting and Managing a U-Pick Farm
Half Day Classes
- Farming “Climate Smart” Tree Seedlings for Forest Restoration
- Nuts and Bolts of Small-Scale Contract Seed Production
- Precision Row Crop Farming: Guidance on Guidance
The trade show opens the evening of Feb. 23 and runs through Feb. 25. It features more than 150 vendors—buyers, suppliers, and organizations offering services that support farmers. Admission to the trade show is included with conference registration.
Keynote speakers Austin Frerick, Doug Crabtree and Anna Jones-Crabtree will be addressing cross-cutting issues that are critical for the organic movement: building resiliency on organic farms and in our food system.
Early Bird registration for the full conference is $200 through Jan. 10; on-site price is $280. See marbleseed.org/events/organic-farming-conference for registration information, workshop descriptions, and more details. To request more information about the conference or a mail-in registration form, call 888-906-6737.
— Marbleseed
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