2026 Gather to Grow Conference: Early Bird Rates Extended through August 7th, Calling Sponsors & Exhibitors

Early Bird Registration Rate Extended through August 7

The 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference Early bird registration rate has been extended through August 7! 

Whether you are a new or seasoned forest farmer, a landowner exploring income streams, or passionate about agroforestry, this conference offers opportunities to learn and grow your knowledge and connections. 

Calling all Sponsors & Exhibitors

Branch out with us this October!

We welcome you to expand your reach through conference sponsorship, or an exhibitor table. Drawing 250 people from Appalachia and beyond, this is a unique opportunity to exhibit your farm products, work, and message to the vibrant community in person.​ 

Help shape the conference this October in Blacksburg, VA. We are in need of general, featured & scholarship sponsors. Our scholarship demand outweighs our current capacity.

Your generous support helps more individuals in need attend the conference.

About Gather to Grow

The 2026 Gather to Grow Conference features keynote speakers, pre conference activities, interactive panels, and practical sessions for all experience levels. Forest farming is an agroforestry practice that integrates the stewardship and production of non-timber forest products such as medicinal herbs, syrups, artisan resources, food products, wood products, and more. 

We look forward to Gathering To Grow this October 23rd-25th, 2026 at The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center.

Please visit the conference webpage for detailed information and links to register: 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference. 

Questions?

Sponsorship, exhibitor, and speaker inquiries may be directed to [margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.edu]. All other conference questions please email [info@appalachianforestfarmers.org].