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The Northeast Growing Together Conference

September 16th - Rodale Institute, Kutztown, PA

This event, hosted by the Northeast TOPP program, supports current and aspiring organic farmers through hands-on workshops, practical technical assistance, and meaningful opportunities to connect with peers across the food and farming community. Whether you're just beginning your organic journey or looking to deepen your expertise, you'll gain real-world insights you can apply right away.

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🚜 More Than a Conference

Enjoy a day on the farm:

  • Guided field walks
  • Wagon tours of the farm
  • Hands-on workshops
  • Live music
  • Local food trucks

This is your chance to learn, connect, and celebrate organic agriculture in a vibrant and welcoming setting at the Rodale Institute!

Keynote - Organic Superpowers

In these times of turmoil, the powers and values of organic agriculture remain constant. Nutritious and abundant organic products, produced from healthy, living soils in harmony with nature, capture earth’s healing energies, feeding bodies and souls. Longtime organic farmers and leaders, Jim Riddle and Joyce Ford, will entertain, educate and inspire you while exploring the values of health, ecology, fairness and care inherent to organic food and farming systems.

🌾 Who Should Attend?

  • Aspiring organic farmers
  • Currently certified producers
  • Farmers transitioning to organic
  • Agricultural professionals and service providers

Workshop & Technical Assistance Sessions

Experience an event designed to inspire, connect, and empower. Through engaging workshops, hands-on technical assistance, and meaningful conversations with fellow producers and experts, you'll gain practical tools, fresh perspectives, and valuable connections to help your operation thrive.

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