Registration is open for 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference! October 23 - 25 2026, Blacksburg, VA
2026 Gather to Grow
Forest Farming Conference
Rooted In and Branching Out
October 23 - 25th, 2026 | The Inn at Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia
The Appalachian Forest Farmer Coalition is excited to welcome the community together again to share knowledge and connect this fall in Blacksburg, Virginia!
Join us October 23-25th in Blacksburg, VA
Early bird rate of $249 thru July 15. Limited scholarships and student tickets will be available,
recipients notified by June 30
$249 Early bird thru July 15th
$299 Normal registration
$199 Student/ $149 Youth
Sponsorship and Exhibitor Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference are available.
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All sponsors receive recognition throughout the event promotions and benefit from digital and in-person opportunities.
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An absentee sponsorship option is available for tabling materials.
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Contributions of physical items for conference attendees or raffle are welcome.
Accommodation Information
Room blocks are available at the Inn at Virginia Tech (conference venue), the Residence Inn Blacksburg, and Hyatt Place Blacksburg for Friday and Saturday nights (October 23-24th, 2026). Please book accommodation directly with the hotels with the group rate links.
The 2nd Gather to Grow multi day Forest Farming conference will be held in Blacksburg, Virginia on October 23-25, 2026 and feature learning and networking with the community at the heartwood
of forest farming 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.
Accommodation Information
Room blocks are available at the Inn at Virginia Tech (conference venue), the Residence Inn Blacksburg, and Hyatt Place Blacksburg for Friday and Saturday nights (October 23-24th, 2026). Please book accommodation directly with the hotels with the group rate links.
The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center
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$132 per night single occupancy
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901 Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, Virginia, United States, 24061
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Phone: 540-2318000
Residence Inn Blacksburg
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$122 per night
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850 Prices Fork Road | Blacksburg, VA, 24060
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Phone: 540-750-4400
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Group Name: Gather to Grow
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Reservation Link: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1774983505671&key=GRP&app=resvlink
Hyatt Place Blacksburg / University
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$122 per night
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650 University City Blvd | Blacksburg, VA, 24060
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Phone: 540-552-7500
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Group Name: Gather to Grow
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Reservation Link: https://www.hyatt.com/events/en-US/group-booking/CLTZB/G-GRDV
2024 Gather to Grow Conference
A Conference to Honor the Past and Shape the Future of Forest Farming
Watch videos, find program, media and more at the 2024 Gather to Grow Conference page.
2026 Gather to Grow Conference Media
