December 1-4, 2025 | Madison, Wisconsin
2025 Eco-Ag Conference
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December 1-4, 2025 | Madison, Wisconsin
THE BEST CONFERENCE LINEUP IN REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE
Meet the 2025 Speakers
Gabe Brown
Gabe Brown is one of the pioneers of the current soil health movement which focuses on the regeneration of our resources. Gabe, along with his wife Shelly, and son Paul, own and operate Brown's Ranch, a diversified 5,000 acre farm and ranch near Bismarck, North Dakota. The ranch consists of several thousand acres of native perennial rangeland along with perennial pastureland and cropland. Their ranch focuses on farming and ranching in nature's image.
Joel Salatin
Joel Salatin, 64, calls himself a Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer. Others who like him call him the most famous farmer in the world, the high priest of the pasture, and the most eclectic thinker from Virginia since Thomas Jefferson. Those who don’t like him call him a bio-terrorist, Typhoid Mary, charlatan, and starvation advocate. With a room full of debate trophies from high school and college days, 15 published books, and a thriving multi-generational family farm, he draws on a lifetime of food, farming and fantasy to entertain and inspire audiences around the world. He’s as comfortable moving cows in a pasture as addressing CEOs in a Wall Street business conference.
John Kempf
John Kempf is the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture and host of the Regenerative Agriculture Podcast. A grower, teacher, and entrepreneur, John is dedicated to scaling regenerative agriculture by 2040. He believes well-managed ecosystems can eliminate pesticides, restore soil health, and produce food that heals. Through his work, John empowers farmers to adopt systems that regenerate land, profitability, and public health.
Neal Kinsey
Neal Kinsey is a world-renowned soil consultant and technician, having practiced since 1973, when he completed a program of study developed and taught by Dr. William Albrecht. Neal Kinsey’s program is based on the system of providing soil nutrients to correctly treat the soil. Through his in-depth courses, he has trained hundreds of consultants and sophisticated growers in the methodology of soil element balancing utilizing cation exchange capacity. He specializes in building and maintaining soil for quality crop production. In addition to consulting on standard crops such as corn, cotton, soybeans, rice, wheat and grain sorghum, he has done the soil work on such specialties as wine and table grapes, coffee, alfalfa, pastures, clovers, oats, melons, almonds, turf grass and dozens of other crops around the world.
Dan Kittredge
Dan Kittredge is a third-generation organic farmer and the visionary founder/executive director of the Bionutrient Food Association and Institute. Since 2010, he’s championed “nutrient‑dense” farming—linking soil health, plant vitality, and human wellbeing—and built a global movement around measuring and boosting food quality. Under Dan’s leadership, the Institute has launched the Bionutrient Meter, a handheld spectrometer empowering consumers and growers to assess nutrient density at the point of purchase. He also hosts the influential Soil & Nutrition Conference and teaches growers worldwide how to strengthen ecosystems, increase crop resilience, and reclaim nutrition in our food system.
Don Huber
Dr. Don Huber, Professor Emeritus, Purdue University, has filled classrooms for years at Eco-Ag Conferences. Attendees will learn from his 55 years of researching the epidemiology and control of soilborne plant pathogens with emphasis on microbial ecology, cultural and biological controls, nutrient-disease interactions, pesticide-disease interactions, physiology of host-parasite relationships; impact of GMOs and pesticides on soil, crop, animal and human health; and techniques for rapid microbial identification. He is author or co-author of more than 300 journal articles and three books.
Dr. James White
Dr. James White is a professor of Plant Biology at Rutgers University and a leading expert on plant-microbe interactions, particularly endophytes. With over 300 publications and several landmark books, Dr. White’s research explores how beneficial microbes enhance plant health, nutrient uptake, and resilience. He is widely known for pioneering the concept of rhizophagy—a biological process central to regenerative agriculture—and authored John Kempf’s course Understanding Rhizophagy. A fellow of the AAAS and a top-ranked plant science researcher, Dr. White speaks globally on microbiomes, biostimulants, and soil-plant symbiosis.
Rick Clark
Rick Clark is a fifth-generation farmer from Indiana who manages over 7,000 acres using a regenerative, no-till, cover-crop-intensive system known as “farming green.” After moving away from conventional inputs in 2014, Rick has become a national leader in soil health, biodiversity, and organic transition. He’s known for reducing chemical use while boosting resilience and profitability. Through Farm Green Consulting, he mentors other farmers and speaks widely about practical, scalable approaches to regenerative agriculture.
Will Harris
Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman from Bluffton, Georgia, and the visionary behind White Oak Pastures. After decades of conventional farming, Will transitioned in the mid-1990s to regenerative practices rooted in animal welfare, soil health, and ecological balance. Today, White Oak Pastures is a globally recognized model for humane, holistic livestock management. A former president of Georgia Organics and director with the American Grass-fed Association, Will is a respected voice in sustainable agriculture and rural revitalization.
Gary Zimmer
Gary Zimmer is Founder of Midwestern BioAg. Known as the “father” of biological agriculture, Zimmer is an internationally known author, speaker, and consultant. He owns Otter Creek Organic Farm, a family-operated, award-winning 1,000 acre farm near Lone Rock, WI, and has been on the board of Taliesin Preservation Inc. since 2011. Zimmer is the author of three books, and numerous articles on soils and livestock nutrition. Zimmer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in Dairy Nutrition from the University of Hawaii.
Mark Shepard
Mark Shepard is a leading voice in agroforestry and permaculture, and the author of Restoration Agriculture. He manages New Forest Farm in Viola, Wisconsin—a 106-acre perennial farm transformed from degraded row-crop land into a thriving, commercial-scale ecosystem. Mark is founder of Restoration Agriculture Development and Forest Agriculture Nursery, where he helps farmers design resilient, perennial-based systems. With a background in engineering and ecology, Mark is known for his work in keyline water management, adaptive breeding, and integrating tree crops like hazelnuts, chestnuts, and apples into regenerative farm models.
Dr. Arden Andersen
Dr. Arden Andersen is a physician, soil scientist, and educator known for connecting human health with soil health. He is board-certified in public health and specializes in holistic family and occupational medicine. With advanced degrees in agriculture, biophysics, and osteopathic medicine, Dr. Andersen is a pioneer in biological farming and preventive health care. A former U.S. Air Force Reserve colonel and flight surgeon, he also consults globally on regenerative agriculture and is the author of influential books including Science in Agriculture and Real Medicine, Real Health.
Steve Campbell
Steve Campbell is a lifelong cattleman and regenerative livestock consultant based in Idaho. With decades of hands-on experience, Steve specializes in helping producers improve herd fertility, efficiency, and profitability through practical, low-cost strategies rooted in soil health, mineral balancing, and genetic and epigenetic selection. He is known for teaching producers how to "see" quality beef on the hoof and for his signature concept of the "Red Solo Cup Cow"—a visual framework for identifying low-maintenance, high-fertility animals. Steve has spoken at leading conferences including Acres U.S.A., GrassWorks, and the National Grazing Lands Conference, and offers on-farm consultations across North America. His approach blends old-school stockmanship with modern insights into animal observation, mineralization, and regenerative grazing systems.
Will Winter
Dr. Will Winter is a holistic veterinarian, author, and regenerative agriculture advocate with over four decades of experience in animal health and sustainable livestock systems. After earning his veterinary degree from Kansas State University in 1975, he pursued advanced studies in animal nutrition and veterinary toxicology. He later founded one of the largest holistic veterinary practices in the U.S., integrating homeopathy, herbal medicine, chiropractic care, and animal behavior.
A co-founder of the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association, Dr. Winter is also the author of The Holistic Veterinary Handbook and a longtime contributor to eco-agriculture publications. Since retiring from clinical practice in 1999, he has focused on education, consulting, and promoting nutrient-dense, pasture-based livestock systems. He currently serves as herd consultant for Thousand Hills Cattle Company, leads the American Holistic Livestock Association, and operates Lucky Pig Farms, where he raises pastured Berkshire hogs and manages invasive species with sheep and goats.
Erin Silva
Dr. Erin Silva is an Associate Professor and State Extension Specialist in Organic and Sustainable Cropping Systems in the Department of Plant Pathology as well as the Director for the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences at UW-Madison. After completion of a PhD in Horticulture at Washington State University, Dr. Silva obtained a faculty position at New Mexico State University. During her tenure at NMSU, Dr. Silva taught courses on organic vegetable production, an experiential learning course integrating the working student organic Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm on campus. Dr. Silva initiated several organic research projects at NMSU, including work on cover crop-based reduced tillage for organic vegetable crops and breeding vegetables for organic production systems.
Dr. Nasha Winters
Dr. Nasha Winters, ND, FABNO is a globally recognized naturopathic oncologist, best-selling author, and visionary in integrative cancer care. A stage IV cancer survivor, she founded the Metabolic Terrain Institute of Health and pioneered the "metabolic approach" to cancer, combining ketogenic nutrition, mistletoe therapy, and terrain-based strategies. As the co-author of The Metabolic Approach to Cancer, Dr. Winters trains practitioners worldwide, advises on clinical trials, and is working to establish a metabolic oncology hospital on a regenerative farm campus.
Mollie Engelhart
Mollie Engelhart is a regenerative farmer, chef, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Sage Plant-Based Bistro & Brewery in Los Angeles and operates Sow a Heart Farm in Southern California, where she integrates animals, composting, and diverse crops to build soil health. Raised on an organic farm, Mollie returned to her agricultural roots to create a closed-loop food system that supplies her restaurants and supports a local CSA. A passionate advocate for soil regeneration and food justice, she combines culinary creativity with practical farming to inspire change from the ground up.
Steve Diver
Steve Diver has worked as an Extension Horticulturist, farm manager, and soils consultant for 40 years – including 18 years as an agriculture specialist with ATTRA. He conducted the first biodynamic consultancies for USAID in Russia and India and served on the NOSB Compost Tea Task Force. Steve has lectured and published widely on soil biology, soil health, compost teas and microbial inoculants, composting systems, and organic crop production. He is currently the Farm Superintendent at University of Kentucky’s Horticulture Research Farm in Lexington.
Andre Leu
André Leu is the International Director of Regeneration International and a globally recognized leader in regenerative agriculture. With over 50 years of experience as an organic and agroecological farmer, André has worked across six continents to promote farming systems that restore soil, biodiversity, and climate resilience. He served as president of IFOAM – Organics International and is the author of four books, including The Myths of Safe Pesticides and The Regenerative Agriculture Solution. André regularly speaks at global conferences, universities, and United Nations events, and lives with his wife on their organic tropical fruit farm in Daintree, Australia.
Keith Berns
Keith Berns is a Nebraska farmer and co-owner of Green Cover Seed, one of the leading cover crop seed companies in the U.S. With over 25 years of no-till farming experience and a background in agricultural education, Keith combines hands-on knowledge with innovative tools like the SmartMix Calculator to help farmers design effective cover crop blends. He has tested over 120 species on his 2,500-acre farm and is a national voice on soil health, grazing systems, and regenerative agriculture. In 2016, he was recognized as a White House Champion of Change for Climate-Smart Agriculture.
Helen Atthowe
Helen Atthowe has worked for 35 years to connect farming, food systems, land stewardship, and conservation. She farmed and conducted research at Woodleaf Farm in eastern Oregon until spring 2023, when she moved to western Montana. She is helping the new owners of the Oregon farm learn her ecological management system as she simultaneously begins a new Woodleaf Farm in Montana, where she has already planted a no-till orchard of thirty fruit trees. Helen and her late husband, Carl Rosato, co-owned and operated a certified organic orchard in California where they pioneered methods for raising apples, peaches, and other tree fruits without the use of any type of pesticides. Her on-farm research includes ecological weed and insect management, organic minimum soil disturbance systems for vegetable and orchard crops, and managing living mulches for soil and habitat building. She is a contributing writer to The Organic Gardener’s Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control and other books. She has served as a board member for the Organic Farming Research Foundation and advisor for the Wild Farm Alliance. Atthowe has a master’s degree in horticulture from Rutgers University and has worked in education and research at the University of Arkansas, Rutgers University, and Oregon State University, and served as a horticulture extension agent in Montana, where she annually taught an organic master gardener course.
Megan Neubauer
Megan Neubauer and her father Jack founded Pure Land Farm in 2012. After five years without a profit at farmers markets, they decided to convert Pure Land to a pick-your-own and quickly discovered the benefits of agritourism. By reallocating all the harvesting labor to visitors and because the produce is sold upon harvest, Megan and Jack have found they're able to spend more time on the work of growing, allowing them to produce much more food than they could pick, prep for market, and sell by themselves. Upon encouraging other farmers to try pick-your-own, Megan and Jack ran into the same resistance over and over; most farmers are hesitant to allow the public onto their property, and they don't know how to create a good guest experience. "I searched high and low for resources on how to run a pick-your-own when we started, but there's just nothing out there, which is why I wrote the book," said Megan. "I hope it will help other farmers see the potential in agritourism not only for profitability, but to push the entire local food movement forward by educating the public about regenerative agriculture through the power of fun, immersive experiences on farms.
Matt Powers
Matt Powers (M.Ed) is an author, educator, citizen scientist, entrepreneur, and family guy who teaches people all over the world how to live more regeneratively. Personally driven by a deep desire to have the best food possible for his wife and cancer-survivor, Adriana, and their two boys, Matt, a former public high school teacher with a Masters degree in Education, is creator of over a dozen online courses and author of over 20 books on permaculture and regenerative soil science like The Permaculture Student series and the Regenerative Soil Trilogy. Matt is also the host of A Regenerative Future, the podcast and Youtube show, where he interviews leaders in the regenerative space and shares his own work and insights.
Brian Dougherty
Brian is a regenerative agriculture consultant for Understanding Ag and a student of soil. His roots are planted in Northeast Iowa where he co-owned and operated a family dairy farm. He applies his passion for working with nature and his background as a farmer and agricultural engineer to help heal broken nutrient, water, and energy cycles to make regenerative food production a reality and make farming fun again.
2025 Speakers
But don’t just listen to us, here’s what past attendees have said!
"This was the best conference for 'wealth of information' I've ever attended."
"Love this conference! It's one I greatly look forward to each year. I enjoy the new and more seasoned presenters. I usually catch one of the film screenings - this is the first year I didn't even catch partial - too much to do. Really enjoy the cocktail mingle, meet and greet, the supply of water, the quality of the vendors, speakers. The layout and flow of the whole conference is one of the better ones and why it's easy to come back year after year."
"The vast amount of knowledge at the conference was palpable and I feel fortunate to have learned from some of the leaders in this movement. Thank you for giving Eco Ag a space in the farming world and for giving voice to the regenerative movement. I have so much to think about and apply to my farming operations. THANK YOU!!"
“The Eco-Ag U sessions are why I come and am willing to travel long distance. Very much appreciate being able to go in depth with one presenter for 1 or 2 days."
“Attending this conference has been an absolute game-changer for my farming practices. The depth of information and the quality of the speakers are unparalleled. The networking opportunities were fantastic, and I left with actionable insights and new connections. Can't wait for next year!”
"The vast amount of knowledge at the conference was palpable and I feel fortunate to have learned from some of the leaders in this movement. Thank you for giving Eco Ag a space in the farming world and for giving voice to the regenerative movement. I have so much to think about and apply to my farming operations. THANK YOU!!"
Marriott Madison West
1312 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, WI 53562
1 608-831-2000
The hotel is offering a special group rate (Coming Soon)
You can’t stay closer to the conference than this! This hotel is connected to the conference venue. This hotel is newly renovated and features all new king and queen/queen double bedded room accommodations.
Special Group Rates End November 22nd, 2025
This hotel and conference center is located in Middleton, WI. In Middleton, they like to say that it’s the middle things that make this area special. Enjoy a pint while touring one of the state’s oldest micro-breweries; sample mustards from around the world at the National Mustard Museum; stroll through a revitalized, charming Downtown shopping district or take a stroll around our outdoor shopping center at Greenway Station. Here you’ll find 80-plus restaurants and cafes, as well as about 50 shopping locations spread across the city.
The Marriott Madison West offers complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, newly renovated guest rooms with plush beds and flat-panel TVs. The Great room restaurant and lounge serves American cuisine as well as a wide range of drinks. During your downtime, you can work out in the 24-hour fitness center and enjoy the indoor pool. The conference center is conveniently located and attached to the hotel.
Should you want to venture out, Madison, WI is located only 6 ½ miles from the hotel where you can visit the state Capitol.
1313 John Q Hammons Drive Middleton, Wisconsin 53562
Downtown Madison, Wisconsin
Event Schedule
Back to the Roots: Cultivating a Future Grounded in Tradition and Innovation!
Eco-Ag U
Any Eco-Ag U Ticket includes access to the general admission sessions Dec 3rd & 4th
Get the most out of your experience by signing up for an Eco-Ag U workshop (or two!) – the registration fee includes your choice of pre-conference workshops plus the entire conference and trade show. Spend a full day with an instructor diving deep into a topic that’s important to you.
You will have direct, small-classroom access to the top minds in eco-agriculture, where you can learn the real details behind their success, and ask questions specific to your farm or operation.
Day 1 | Monday, December 1st, 2025
Workshop Day: Attendance of all-day Eco-Ag U workshops require “1 or 2-Day Eco-Ag U + Conference” registration.
Eco-Ag U Registration Opens: 7:30am
Eco-Ag U Workshops: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Eco-Ag U Reception and Mixer: 4:30-6:00pm
Tradeshow and Bookstore Open: 4:30-6:00pm
Day 1 | Eco-Ag U - John Kempf 8:30AM - 4:00PM
John Kempf: Unlocking the Potential of Regenerative Agriculture
This one-day workshop with John Kempf focuses on enhancing fruit and vegetable production by applying cutting-edge nutritional strategies. Learn how to unlock the genetic potential of crops to boost yields by understanding plant nutrition at different growth stages. Discover how to enhance photosynthesis by managing key factors such as carbon dioxide, water, and chlorophyll levels. Explore techniques to fortify plants against insects and diseases, reduce water requirements, and improve soil health with beneficial microbes. Gain insights into how plants and insects communicate, and learn how to manage fertilizers and monitor nutrient release for optimal growth and pest prevention. Perfect for growers looking to take their fruit and vegetable production to the next level!
Monday December 1st: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 1 | Eco-Ag U - Dan Kittredge 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Dan Kittredge: Talk details coming soon...
Monday December 1st: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 1 | Eco-Ag U - Mark Shepard 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Mark Shepard: Talk details coming soon...
Monday December 1st: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 1 | Eco-Ag U - Gary Zimmer 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Gary Zimmer: Talk details coming soon...
Monday December 1st: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 1 | Eco-Ag U - Don Huber - Symposium “AGRICULTURE BEYOND GLYPHOSATE” 1:00pm - 6:30pm
1:00-1:45 Dieter Harle Introduction of symposium “Agriculture Beyond Glyphosate”
1:45-2:30 Don Huber Glyphosate, the chemical: chelator, herbicide, antibiotic
2:30-3:15 John Fagon Glyphosate in water, soil, crops, livestock, pets, and people
315-3:30 Break
3:30-4:15 Raul Cano Effects of glyphosate on microbial diversity and soil health
4:15-5:00 Art Dunham Food animal health issues related to glyphosate-based herbicides
5:00-5:45 Ted Dupmeier Glyphosate toxicity in animals and its remediation
5:45-6:30 Michelle Perro Autoimmunity in children and how it links to glyphosate
Day 2 | Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025
Workshop Day & Conference Start: Attendance of all-day Eco-Ag U workshops require “1 or 2-Day Eco-Ag U + Conference” registration.
Eco-Ag U and Conference Registration Opens: 7:30am
Eco-Ag U Workshops: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Trade Show & Bookstore Open: 10:00am-6:30pm
General Conference Registration Opens: 2:00pm
Opening Keynote Joel Salatin: 4:30-6:00pm
Reception on Trade Show Floor: 6:00-7:30pm
The general conference will kick off on Tuesday afternoon.
Day 2 | Eco-Ag U - Joel Salatin - BUILDING YOUR FARM BUSINESS - 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Joel Salatin: BUILDING YOUR FARM BUSINESS
While moving cows, building compost, and cover cropping are exciting topics, the biggest hurdles on our farms often revolve around how we work with family, keep financial records, develop teams, branding, scale and a host of overall business type protocols. From time and motion studies to writing a blog, Joel brings a lifetime of farm business experience, mastery, and philosophy to this practical day-long workshop.
Tuesday December 2nd: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 2 | Eco-Ag U - Neal Kinsey 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Neal Kinsey Talk details coming soon...
Tuesday December 2nd: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 2 | Eco-Ag U - Rick Clark 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Rick Clark: Talk details coming soon...
Tuesday December 2nd: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 2 | Eco-Ag U - Arden Andersen 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Arden Andersen: Talk details coming soon...
Tuesday December 2nd: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Day 2 | Eco-Ag U - Don Huber - Symposium “AGRICULTURE BEYOND GLYPHOSATE” 8:00 AM - 4:15PM
8:00-8:45 Warren Porter From over 5,000 years of eating bread to gluten-free in less than 10
8:45-9:30 Carey Gillam? Claims of product safety have been expensive?
9:30--10:15 Ken Hamilton Healthy soils combat weeds and diseases to promote nutrient density
10:15-10:30 Break
10:30-11:15 Joseph Heckman Traditional farming and food systems without glyphosate
11:15-12:00 Amie Bandy [Addicted to easy (Intertwined)] Can we make our soils sing?
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-1:45 Michael McNeill The ugly, the bad, and a glimmer of light beyond this tunnel?
1:45-2:30 Martha Carlin Restoring the Roots: Microbial Guilds, Glyphosate Detox, and the
Future of Farming
2:30-3:15 Howard Vlieger Alternatives to glyphosate for weed control
3:15-4:30 Panel Discussion Questions & Answers
Tuesday December 2nd: 8:00 am - 4:15pm
Day 3 | Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Registration Opens: 7:30am
Bookstore: 8:00am-6:30pm
Trade Show: 8:00am-6:30pm
Morning Keynote - Neal Kinsey: 8:30am
General Sessions: 8:30am-4:00pm
Evening Keynote - TBD: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Reception on Trade Show Floor: 6:15-7:30pm
Day 4 | Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Registration Opens: 7:30am
Bookstore: 8:00am-3:30pm
Trade Show: 8:00am-3:30pm
Morning Keynote - Rick Clark: 8:30am
General Sessions: 8:30am-3:00pm
Final Keynote - Gabe Brown: 4:00-5:30pm
Conference Ends: 5:30pm
Tradeshow
The Annual Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show is the premier regenerative agriculture event for meeting with production-scale farmers who are dedicated to their operations with next-level organic and biological solutions. Meet the best companies in the industry on our tradeshow floor!
Engage a Passionate Audience
Comprehensive Sponsorships enable you to elevate your brand by engaging a unique group of innovative growers and managers who understand natural products and why they work. Exhibits are a valued extension of the in-depth content of the Eco-Ag experience.
If you would like to become a sponsor or exhibitor of the Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, send an email to [email protected] or call 970-392-4464.
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FAQ
Where is the conference held?
The 2025 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show will be held in Madison, WI.
What parts of the main conference will I miss if I attend an Eco-Ag U workshop on Tuesday?
Nothing! The Trade Show floor is open and free to the public all day Tuesday while the workshops are going on.
May I register on-site for Eco-Ag U?
Eco-Ag U workshops have limited space and do sell out before the event. Pre-registration is strongly recommended to secure your spot in your workshop(s) of choice.
I have an exhibitor badge, do I need to register for Eco-Ag U?
Yes. Exhibitor badges are valid for the main conference only, but you may upgrade your badge to include an Eco-Ag U advanced learning workshop. Pre-registration is required and these tend to sell out, so please upgrade early. You can upgrade by emailing @[email protected] or by calling 970-392-4464.
Do I need to register to walk around the trade show? When will it be open?
A conference name badge is required for entrance to the trade show, which will open to registrants on Tuesday morning. There are no trade show-only badges.
Can I volunteer?
Yes – we accept volunteers! Volunteers can attend our main conference for free in exchange for helping us manage the event on site. If you’re interested in volunteering, email [email protected] to learn more and sign up today!
Will there be books for sale at the conference?
Yes. Acres U.S.A. is bringing our eco-farming bookstore with hundreds of titles. We accept cash, checks and all major credit cards. If you would like to pre-order email [email protected]
What food is available?
We have food vendors on the Trade Show floor. They will be serving food during trade show hours, which opens before the first lecture each day. Food is also available in the host hotel and at restaurants and cafes within walking distance.
Can I bring my child?
Absolutely! Families are always welcome. People who do bring children, however, must be watched and cared for. Children younger than 14 are free to attend. Children of 14+ should register as a student.
Can I transfer my registration if I can’t make it?
Yes. You can transfer your registration by calling the Acres U.S.A. office at 970-392-4464 or by emailing [email protected]. After December 2, 2024, the transfer will be made on-site at the event. Have that person claim your registration on-site and we’ll make a new name badge there.
I have other questions. Who do I ask?
Please call the Acres U.S.A. office at 970-392-4464 and ask for the events team or email [email protected].
About Acres U.S.A.®
Acres U.S.A.® is North America's oldest publisher (est. 1971) on production-scale organic and sustainable farming. For more than 50 years, our mission has been to help farmers, ranchers and market gardeners grow food profitably, sustainably, without harmful chemicals.
What Sets Us Apart
Every year, the Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show sets a new standard for innovative and practical learning in modern agriculture. This is not your average regenerative farming conference. Eco-Ag is the premier conference for science-based sessions on regenerative agriculture. You will learn techniques and tactics you can immediately take home to the farm and put into practice. Each moment of programming is thoughtfully curated to provide useful, practical and measurable information and connections that you can apply to your operation.
Exceptional learning from leading farmers, agronomists, and others who are pioneering a new way to farm ecologically and economically.
Engagement with innovative companies building tools and services to help you surpass your regenerative farming goals.
Connecting with your peers who are also seeking to chart a new path forward for their regenerative operations and with experienced growers and agronomists who have valuable lessons learned and are ready to share.
Program
The Eco-Ag Conference is filled with engaging keynote speakers, 1-hour breakout sessions in regenerative agriculture topics ranging from soil health – including making the most of the microbiome, composting, cover cropping and more, to farm management to livestock and beyond.
Eco-Ag U
Get the most out of your experience by signing up for an Eco-Ag U workshop (or two!) – the registration fee includes your choice of pre-conference workshops plus the entire conference and trade show. Spend a full day with an instructor diving deep into a topic that’s important to you.
You will have direct, small-classroom access to the top minds in eco-agriculture, where you can learn the real details behind their success, and ask questions specific to your farm or operation.
Professional Audio and Video
We invested in professional audio and video technicians for this conference. Every recording is not perfect, but we believe the overall quality is very good. Missed the 2024 Conference? Get The recordings below!
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On-Site Bookstore
Acres U.S.A. displays hundreds of books on ecological and regenerative farming, from practical how-to’s to in-depth conceptual reads. We’ll have many of our bestselling titles on-site for you to purchase. Often, our speakers are also authors, and their books will be available for purchase. We also host book signings for many of our authors between sessions at the conference! Start your farming library at our conference, so the learning never stops.
Consulting Halls
The education never stops. In between conference sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to choose from a selection of instructors available for Q&A. These more informal roundtable-style talks will allow you to connect with the instructor and others who may have shared experiences. Consulting halls are a favorite for our attendees.
General Terms
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Refund Policy
What if I have to cancel?
Sorry, no refunds.** Your registration can be transferred to someone else’s name if you cannot attend; please contact our office.
For Eco-Ag U all-day workshops: Due to limited space, cancellations received through November 1st, 2025 are entitled to an 80% credit to be applied to AcresUSA subscriptions, books, DVDs, audio CDs, or future conference fees.
Item Transfer Policy
Can I transfer my registration if I can’t make it?
Yes. You can transfer your registration up to the day before event by calling Rebecca Gerwig at the AcresUSA office at 970-392-4464 or by emailing [email protected].
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