Tuesday | February 2, 2027
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12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Expo Vendor Set Up
Expo Center
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5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Bonus Day Check In
Uncas Pre-Function
Wednesday | February 3, 2027
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6:30 a.m. | Morning Prayer Gathering
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6:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast (Bonus Day Registrants Only!)
Schaghicoke
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7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Bonus Day Check-In
Uncas Pre-Function
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8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Set Up
Expo Center
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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bonus Day workshops
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Bonus Day Education Lunch
Schaghicoke
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4:00-7:00pm | Attendee Check-In
Uncas Ballroom Pre-Function
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5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | First Timer’s Reception
Brothertown/Passamaquoddy
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6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Banquet
Uncas Ballroom
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7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Farm Tour Bus Meetings
Rooms will be announced
Thursday | February 4, 2027
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6:30 – 7:30 a.m. | Attendee Check-In
Uncas Pre-Function
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6:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast
Uncas
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Farm Tours
Meet in Bus Meeting Room at Assigned Time
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8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Set-Up
Expo Center
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12:00 - 4:00p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Check-In
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4:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Trade Show Open - Dinner provided 5:30 - 7:30p.m.
Expo Center
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5:00 – 8:00 p.m | PAUSE Wellness Space
Expo Center
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7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Roundtables
Rooms TBD
Friday | February 5, 2027
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Prayer Breakfast ***Must pre-register! ***
Brothertown/Passamaquoddy
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8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast @ Trade Show
Expo Center
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8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Attendee Check-In
Uncas Pre-Function
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Expo
Expo Center
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8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. | PAUSE Wellness Space
Expo Center
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11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch @ Trade Show
Expo Center
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3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Movement Session
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4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Afternoon Roundtables
Rooms TBD
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9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - | Pop-Up Roundtables
Rooms TBD
Saturday | February 6, 2027
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6:30 a.m. | Morning Movement Session
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6:30 a.m. | Prayer Gathering
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7:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast
Uncas Ballroom
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7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Attendee Check-In
Uncas Pre-Function
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8:00 – 4:45 p.m. | Kids Program
A1
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8:45 – 10:45 a.m. | General Session
Center Grove Orchards Spotlight = Uncas Ballroom
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11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
Leaders as Role Models: Become a Manager of Managers presented by Jackson Kerchis
From Legacy to Leadership: Navigating Generational Transition with Clarity & Courage presented by Sarah Polzin
How to Elevate your Online Visibility in Search & AI Queries presented by Rachael Woods
Stronger Together: Communication Systems for Farm, Family, and Business presented by Dr. Kristen Strom
Guaranteeing Farm Income: An Overview of Whole Farm Revenue Protection and Micro-Farm Crop Insurance presented by Kylee Zdunic-Rasch, Kyle Gannon, Aaron & Barb Roth
Tell Your Brand Story to Drive More Business & Sales presented by Stephanie Stuckey
From Seasonal to Sustainable: Retention Strategies for a Changing Labor Model presented by Jami Armstrong
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12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch | Risk Reduction Guidelines Conversation
Uncas Ballroom
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1:15 – 2:45 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
The Engagement Engine: Practical Tools to Build Communication, Ownership Mindset & Team Culture presented by Sarah Polzin
Marketing for People Who Hate Marketing presented by Lyndsay Mercer
Supercharge Your Digital Marketing with AI presented by Robbie Parks
Rooted & Rising: Leading Authentically as a Woman in Agritourism presented by Dr. Kristen Strom, Adrianne Dunn, Katie Colony, Melissa Register, Maggie Blankenship
Website Accessibility & Agritourism Liability Panel presented by Denise Pane, Dr. Kirk Adams, Peter Shapiro
Weeds in the Fine Print: What’s Lurking in Your Employee Handbook? Part 1 presented by Jean Martin
Visionary Integration: Elevating the Guest Experience & Profits presented by Ted Rita, Julie Zasada
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3:00 – 4:30 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
Magnetic Workplace: How to Attract, Retain, and Engage Staff presented by Jackson Kerchis
Produce UPICK Panel Session presented by Jones Family Farms, Kelder's Farm, Tougas Family Farm
Digital Marketing Now: Trends, Tips, and Tools That Work presented by Robbie Parks
Less Hustle, More Peace: Creating Balance Without Sacrificing Success presented by Dr. Kristen Strom
Weeds in the Fine Print: What’s Lurking in Your Employee Handbook? Part 2 presented by Jean Martin
Bloom Hill Farm- 10 Powerful Lessons From My First 10 Years of Business presented by Shannon Allen
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4:45 – 6:00 p.m. | Annual meeting
Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett
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7:00 p.m. | Celebration of Excellence Banquet
Uncas Ballroom
Sunday | February 7, 2027
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6:30 a.m. | Morning Movement Session
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6:30 a.m. | Prayer Gathering
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7:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast
Uncas Ballroom
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8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Kids Program
A1
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8:15 – 9:15 a.m. | General Session
Remarkable by Design: From Forgotten to Unforgettable presented by Dan Gingiss
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9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
A Race For Relevance presented by John & Souny Kennedy
How to Capture Your Farm with the Powerhouse in Your Pocket presented by Aaron TerBerg
Getting WISER to the Power of the Visitor Experience presented by Dan Gingiss
Production, People & Prosperity: But What About Our Well-Being? presented by Jason Haglund
Growing Your Workforce: How Farms Can Cultivate Talent, Purpose and Community presented by Emily Daigle
Best Practices: Who They’re For, What They Are, and Why They Matter presented by Kim Ayers, Sara Mazzolla, Joan Allgaier
Interactive Community Partnered Events presented by Gritt's Farm, Messick's Farm Market
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10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
Plant Your People presented by John Kennedy
Building Flower Structure Displays presented by Marc-Andre Isabel
Building the Right Digital Marketing Campaign for your Farm presented by Rachael Woods
Experiential Round Table: Mastering Your Stress Response presented by Deanna Black
Retail Best Practices: Analogies & Insights for Farm Markets presented by Jonathan Raduns
What's Coming - ASTM Standards and What Every Farm Needs to Know presented by Kim Ayers, Sara Mazzolla, Joan Allgaier, Avery Wheelock
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12:15 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch
Uncas Ballroom
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1:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions
Gamify Your Farm With The Great Game of Business presented by John Kennedy
Flower Upick Event Panel presented by Lyndsay Mercer - Wildroot Flower Co., Marc-André Isabel - La Belle De Coteau-Du-Lac, Shannon Allen - Bloom Hill Farm
Farm Camp - Center Grove Orchard Style presented by Deanna Black
Service Provider Roundtable presented by Melissa Hunt
Agritourism 2027 - Adapt or Die presented by Johnny Lyle, John Stanley, Charlie & Tessa
Claude - Your AI Advantage Interactive Workshop presented by Courtney Ramsey
Farmer Copleys - From Farm Shop to Destination presented by Rob & Heather Copley, Dries Jansen