Each year, the NOFA-VT Winter Conference provides a valuable opportunity for farmers, homesteaders, gardeners, earth tenders, land stewards, educators, students, policy-makers, and other food system activists to participate in our vibrant community event by sharing ideas, resources, and skills.
Thank you to everyone who attended our 44th annual Winter Conference at Saint Michael's College, on February 14th and 15th, 2026! This year's conference focused on Seeding the Future—a celebration of the people, ideas, and values growing a more just and resilient food system. We were thrilled to welcome Ira Wallace as our keynote speaker!
The event included over 40 workshops focused on growing a more just and resilient food system—plus a seed swap, affinity groups, roundtables, delicious organic food, live music, community art-making, networking time, a robust exhibitors fair, and more!
Save the Date for the 2027 NOFA-VT Winter Conference!
We look forward to gathering with you all for the 2027 NOFA-VT Winter Conference on February 13–14 at Saint Michael's College in Colchester, VT.
Now Accepting Workshop Proposals
We want you to share your knowledge at the 2027 NOFA-VT Winter Conference! We welcome proposals on topics related to food and farming systems, practical skills and knowledge sharing, and policy and advocacy for systems change. We’re especially interested in workshops that:
- Support agricultural resilience in the face of a changing climate
- Advance practices that repair historic and ongoing harms in our food system
- Share innovative approaches and inspire new possibilities
- Strengthen food security, community solutions, and connection
Submit your proposal by September 1 for priority consideration.
Thank You to The 2026 Sponsors!
Interested in sponsoring the 2027 Winter Conference? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Brooklynne Sundseth, NOFA-VT Membership & Development Manager at [email protected] or (802) 419-0036
