Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9:00 am until 4:00 pm
St Michael's College, 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT, 05439
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 and share ideas, resources, and skills.
Saturday, February 14
Dig into the food and farm topics you care about! There is something for everyone passionate about a just and verdant local food system, from commercial farmers to gardeners, policy wonks to grassroots organizers, and agriculture professionals to home cooks. Check out the full lineup of activities, including speakers, workshops, roundtables, and more.
Children's Conference
Make it a family affair and register your kids for their own conference! Children ages 5–12 can attend the all-day Children’s Conference on Saturday, February 14, and enjoy a variety of farming and nature-themed activities on the Saint Michael’s College campus. (Parents and caregivers are not required to attend the Winter Conference—you’re welcome to drop the kids off for an engaging day of learning and fun!)
Sunday, February 15
Intensive workshops devote a full day to deeply exploring a single topic. Led by knowledgeable presenters, there is plenty of time for discussion, question and answer, and networking with peers. Intensive workshops can be added to your registration for the main Saturday conference or purchased separately. Lunch is included with Sunday registration.
This year's intensive options include:
Cost $120-$320 sliding scale, free for BIPOC. Visit our conference website for more info and to register: https://web.cvent.com/event/767decee-f15e-449e-a794-f078f56d5e83/summary?RefId=nofa-website.
