39 Days until the 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference

We are 39 days away from the 2026 Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference, October 23 - 25, 2026, and we can't wait to see you there!

Lots of exciting momentum is happening around the conference! The program and pre conference activities are being finalized. The poster session and book signing have availability to sign up for. The Gather to Grow Forest Farming Expo has a few tables available to vendors. Keep on eye on the website for more updates as we approach the conference!

Read on for the following:

• Poster Session and Student Rates: 2026 Gather to Grow Poster Session

• 2026 Gather to Grow Book Signing

• Sponsor or Exhibit at Gather To Grow

Poster Session & Student Rates

2026 Gather to Grow Poster Session

Saturday October 24th from 4-5:30pm at the Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Blacksburg, Virginia.

The recommended print size is 36” tall by 48” wide. Posters must be mounted on firm backing (poster board, cardboard) and will be presented on standard easels in a casual format.

Please fill out the poster session google form or email (margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.edu) the following information to be considered by our print deadline of September 15th, additional posters will be considered through September 30th, 2026 and published in the digital program.

Author Name(s) (for printed program), Affiliation(s) (for printed program)

Abstract/Summary (200 words maximum)

2026 Gather to Grow Book Signing

Would you like to participate in a book signing at the Gather to Grow Forest Farming Conference? Saturday October 24th, 2026 from 4-5:30pm at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center. 

Authors provide their own books and are welcome to sell books during the book signing at provided tables (two authors per table, 3 feet of table each). Please submit your book title and author name(s) in the book signing google form or by email (margaret_bloomquist@ncsu.edu) for the printed program by September 15th, or by September 30, 2026 at the latest.

Author(s) Name (for program), Book Title (for program)

Author Biography, Optional (100 words maximum)

Would you like to include a cover image or link? Please email to info@appalachianforestfarmers.org

There is still time to sponsor or help recruit sponsorships!

• All sponsors receive recognition throughout the event promotions and benefit from digital and in-person opportunities. 

• An absentee sponsorship option is available for tabling materials. 

• Contributions of physical items for conference attendees or raffle are welcome.

A few exhibitor tables remain at the Gather to Grow Forest Farming Expo.

Branch out and grow with us at the Gather to Grow Expo! Spaces include one 6 foot long rectangular table and are available for set up Friday evening, and should be taken down by Sunday noon. Exhibitor fees are $200 and are included in many Sponsorship packages.