Tuesday| Wednesday | Thursday| Friday | Saturday| Sunday

Tuesday| February 2, 2027

  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Bonus Day Check In

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Expo Vendor Set Up

    Expo Center

Wednesday | February 3, 2027

  • 6:30 a.m. | Morning Prayer Gathering

  • 6:30 – 8:00 a.m. | Breakfast (Bonus Day Registrants Only!)

    Schaghicoke

  • 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. | Bonus Day Check-In

    Uncas

  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Bonus Day Education Lunch

    Schaghicoke

  • 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bonus Day workshops

  • 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Set Up

    Expo Center

  • 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | First Timer’s Reception

    Brothertown/Passamaquoddy

  • 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. | Welcome Banquet

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Farm Tour Bus Meetings

    Rooms will be announced

Thursday | February 4, 2027

  • Attendee Check-In | 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.

    Uncas Ballroom

  • Farm Tours

    Meet in Bus Meeting Room at Assigned Time

  • 8:00 – 3:00 p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Set-Up

    Expo Center

  • 12:00 - 4:00p.m. | Trade Show Vendor Check-In

  • 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. | Trade Show Open to Attendees

    Expo Center

  • 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m | Wellness Space PAUSE

    Expo Center

  • 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. | Dinner @ Trade Show Location

    Expo Center

  • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Roundtables

    Expo Center

Friday | February 5, 2027

  • 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. | Prayer Breakfast

    Brothertown/Passamaquoddy ***Must pre-register! ***

  • 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. | Breakfast @ Trade Show

    Expo Center

  • 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Attendee Check-In

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 8:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Expo

    Expo Center

  • 8:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Wellness Space - PAUSE

    Expo Center

  • 11:30 – 1:30 p.m. | Lunch @ Trade Show

    Expo Center

  • 3:00 p.m. | Afternoon Movement Session

  • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Afternoon Roundtables

  • 6:00 – 11:00 p.m. | Exhibitor Move-Out

    Expo Center

  • 9:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. - | Pop-Up Roundtables

Saturday | February 6, 2027

  • 6:30 a.m. | Morning Movement Session

  • 6:30 a.m. | Prayer Gathering

  • 7:30 – 8:45 a.m. | Breakfast

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 7:30 – 10:00 a.m. | Attendee Check-In

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 8:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Kids Program

    A1

  • 8:45 – 10:45 a.m. | General Session - Center Grove Orchards Spotlight

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 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

  • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 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

  • 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

  • 4:45 – 6:00 p.m. | Annual meeting

    Nehantic/Pequot/Paugussett

  • 7:00 p.m. | Celebration of Excellence Banquet

    Uncas Ballroom

Sunday | February 7, 2027

  • 7:30 a.m. | Morning Movement Session

  • 6:30 a.m. | Prayer Gathering

  • 7:00 – 8:15 a.m. | Breakfast

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 7:45 – 4:00 p.m. | Kids Program

    A1

  • 8:15 – 9:15 a.m. | General Session

    Remarkable by Design: From Forgotten to Unforgettable presented by Dan Gingiss

  • 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions

    A Race For Relevancepresented 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

  • 10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Educational Breakout Sessions

    Plant Your People presented by John Kennedy

    Technology Used at Eckert's to Manage Across Locations presented by Chris Eckert

    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

  • 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Lunch

    Uncas Ballroom

  • 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