2026 Gather to Grow 
Forest Farming Conference
Rooted In and Branching Out
October 23 - 25th, 2026  |  The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia

The 2nd Gather to Grow multi day Forest Farming conference will be held in Blacksburg, Virginia from October 23-25, 2026 and feature learning and networking with the community at the heartwood

of forest farming of botanicals, mushrooms, syrups, and

decorative products in Appalachia and beyond.

 

The conference will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech &

Skelton Conference Center in Blacksburg, Virginia, USA,

and will feature keynote speakers, learning, networking,

and growing with the community surrounding forest farming

of botanicals, mushrooms, syrups, and decorative products in Appalachia. Keynote speakers, an industry panel, regional meet-ups, producer stories, and an expanded expo are all things to look forward to. ​