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Conference Year: 2015
Ongoing
The Healing Center
Wednesday - Saturday! Providing virtual, phone, and remote healing sessions and customized support to meet your unique needs during this year's one-...
EcoFarm Susties, Justies & Golden Plier Award
The Ecological Farming Association will present the Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Awards (Susties), the Advocates for Social Justice in...
Affinity Groups
Queer Talk Session A 1:30 - 2:45pm, Wednesday, January 20 Safe space for LGBTQAI+ folks to sit with others to tell our stories be they humorous,...
Film: The Ants and the Grasshopper
Anita Chitaya has a gift; she can help bring abundant food from dead soil, she can make men fight for gender equality, and she can end child hunger...
Wed, Jan 21, 2015
Wednesday Night Opening Reception & Art/History Exhibit
Celebrating 35 years of EcoFarm poster art! Unwind from your travels, discuss the opening plenary, and cajole with friends and colleagues, while...
Thu, Jan 22, 2015
COPAC Meeting
Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting. 1:00 – 3:00pm
Farm to School: Procurement, Education in the Classroom, Cafeterias & School Gardens Mixer
Farmers and Educators, learn 101 tips for selling to school districts and ways to incorporate garden based learning in the classroom and cafeteria...
California Seed Stakeholders’ Meeting
Join seed producers, farmers, seed industry professionals, and university and extension personnel to take stock in our State’s sustainable seed...
Wine & Cider Tasting
It’s an EcoFarm tradition! Join growers, distributors and beverage enthusiasts to sample premium organic wines and cider varieties offered by more...
EcoFarm New and Beginning Farmer/Rancher Mixer, Part I
Emerging farmers and ranchers! Get to know the people that provide support to new farmers. Meet other beginners and connect with resources. This year...
EcoFarm New and Beginning Farmer/Rancher Mixer, Part II
A multi-media reception with lively dance music. Enjoy complimentary refreshments while linking up with potential partners, landowners, and...
Landscapers Unite! Mixer
Are you an ecological landscaper? Mingle with your peers and discover the latest news in the ecological landscaping world. Learn about cutting edge...
18th Annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange
Do you want to expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden? Many seeds of non-hybrid, non-genetically engineered varieties will be available from...
EcoFarm Contra Dance
2015 marks the return of the popular Contra Dance, featuring jubilant, soaring music by the Farmer’s Market String Band, with calling by Greg...
2015 EcoFarm Film Series
Bringing It Home (52 mins, 2013) Thursday, 12:15 pm in Chapel Industrial hemp (a non-psychoactive plant) is grown in 31 countries around the globe...
Fri, Jan 23, 2015
Tomorrow’s Organics Mixer
Enjoy food and libations, and mingle with like-minded eco-foodies. Brought to you by Robinson Fresh, producers of Tomorrow’s Organics fruits and...
Women in Food & Agriculture Mixer
Cultivate connections with women farmers and advocates who are committed to working together to build a better food system and hear about plans to...
Cal Poly Mixer
Join alumni, students, faculty, and Central Coast neighbors for an evening of sustainable edutainment! 7:00 – 9:00pm
Biodynamic Mixer
Interested in biodynamic agriculture? Mix and mingle with biodynamic farmers, gardeners, winegrowers, consultants, enthusiasts, and curious newcomers...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet & Ceremony
Celebrate the winners of the 2015 Steward of Sustainable Agriculture (SUSTIE) award, and the Advocates for Social Justice in Sustainable Agriculture...
EcoFarm Dance
Join us for a rousing and lively dance party during this final evening celebration at EcoFarm 2015! Kick up your heels and enjoy the dynamic rhythms...
2015 EcoFarm Film Series
Ground Operations: Battlefields to Farmfields (41 mins, 2013) Friday, 10:30 am in Toyon Veterans are looking for new and challenging careers while...
Artisanal Beer & Cheese Tasting
Hone your hop tasting, and say “Cheese,” during the popular Artisanal Beer & Cheese Tasting. Sample craft beers paired with an illustrious...
Wed, Jan 20, 2016 to Sat, Jan 23, 2016
EcoFarm Healing Center
Visit EcoFarm’s Healing Center to decompress and relax. A variety of health practitioners will aid in nurturing your physical, mental, and spiritual...
Thu, Jan 21, 2016
Wine & Cider Tasting
5:00 – 7:00pm $25 adv/$30 at EcoFarm It’s an EcoFarm tradition! Join growers, distributors and beverage enthusiasts to sample premium organic wines...
EcoFarm New and Beginning Farmer/Rancher Mixer
6:30-9:30pm Emerging farmers and ranchers! Get to know the people that provide support to new farmers in the sustainable agriculture landscape. Meet...
Artisanal Beer & Cheese Tasting
12:00 – 2:00pm, Exhibitor Marketplace $15 adv/$20 at EcoFarm Quench your thirst during Thursday’s lunch break by enjoying craft beers and a variety...
Farmer Educator Networking (FEN)
12:30 – 2:30pm Are you an educator working with farmers and ranchers? Talk to other farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere...
COPAC Meeting1:00 – 3:00pm Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
1:00 – 3:00pm Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
On the Farm and in the Garden Educators Mixer
1:30 – 3:00pm Join Life Lab and Common Vision to mix it up, networking with educators who are making the farm to fork connection. This session will...
California Seed Stakeholders’ Meeting
2:00 – 3:30pm Join seed producers, farmers, seed industry professionals, and university and extension personnel to take stock in our State’s...
Landscapers Unite! Mixer
7:30 – 9:00pm Are you an ecological landscaper? Mingle with your peers and discover the latest news in the ecological landscaping world. Learn about...
19th Annual Seed Swap & Scion Exchange
8:00 – 10:00pm Do you want to expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden? Many seeds of non-hybrid, non-genetically engineered varieties will be...
EcoFarm Talent Show
9:00 – 11:00pm 2016 marks the return of the popular, rousing, and often irreverent Talent Show! Each person or group will have 3 minutes to entertain...
Wed, Jan 20, 2016
Wednesday Night Opening Reception & Art/History Exhibit
10:00pm – 12:00am Unwind from your travels, discuss the opening plenary, and cajole with friends and colleagues, while viewing an exhibition of Kim...
Fri, Jan 22, 2016
Blue Apron Presentation & Mixer
3:30 – 5:30pm Following the presentation, which will focus on how innovation and dynamic partnerships can overcome common challenges to building...
Women in Food & Agriculture Mixer
5:00 – 6:30pm Cultivate connections with women farmers and advocates who are committed to working together to build a better food system and learn...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet & Ceremony
6:00 – 8:30pm Celebrate the winners of the 2016 Steward of Sustainable Agriculture (SUSTIE) award, the Advocates for Social Justice in Sustainable...
Biodynamic Mixer
8:00 – 9:30pm Interested in biodynamic agriculture? Mix and mingle with biodynamic farmers, gardeners, winegrowers, consultants, enthusiasts, and...
EcoFarm Dance
9:30pm – 12:30am Join us for a rousing and festive dance party during this final evening celebration at EcoFarm 2016! Kick up your heels and enjoy...
Thu, Oct 22, 2015
Tomorrow’s Organics Mixer
4:30 – 6:30pm Enjoy food and libations, and mingle with like-minded eco-foodies. Brought to you by Robinson Fresh, producers of Tomorrow’s Organics...
Wed, Jan 25, 2017
Opening Night Art Show, Jan 25 9:00-11:00pm
We are pleased to announce that award winning Monterey artist Warren Chang will be showing his work at the EcoFarm opening night art reception! Best...
Sponsor Presented Session: Scaling Together: Key Lessons Learned from a Year with Blue Apron, Jan 25 5:00-7:00pm
Join Matthew Wadiak, co-founder and COO of Blue Apron, Chris Hay of Say Hay Farms, Patrick Johnston of Dwelley Farms and Christine Coke of Coke Farms...
Thu, Jan 26, 2017
Farmer Educator Networking (FEN) Meeting, Jan 26 12:30-2:30pm
Are you an educator working with farmers and ranchers? Talk to other farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere. Open space...
California Seed Stakeholders Meeting, Jan 26 1:00-2:30pm
Join seed producers, farmers, seed industry professionals, and university and extension personnel to take stock in our State’s sustainable seed...
COPAC Meeting, Jan 26 1:00-2:30pm
Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
Ecological Landscapers Mixer, Jan 26 1:30-2:30pm
Calling all ecological landscapers! Join us for our annual mixer. We will have a short information session about the Monterey Bay Friendly...
New & Beginning Farmers Mixer, Jan 26 6:30-10:00pm
Farmers and Ranchers, seasoned and new, please join us for a mixer to get to know the people that provide support to farmers in the sustainable...
Seed and Scion Swap, Jan 26 8:30-10:00pm
Come One, Come All, to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Ecofarm Seed Exchange, one of the most beloved and popular events of the conference!...
Wine and Cider Tasting, Jan 26 5:00-7:00pm
$25 Early Bird/ $30 at conference Raise your commemorative glass and join us at an EcoFarm classic! Savor the tastes of organic wines and ciders from...
Asilomar Birds and Their Habitat Homes, Jan 26 12:45-1:45pm
Join Amanda on an easy walk through the lower Conference Grounds to discover how the approximately 60 different bird species at Asilomar utilize...
Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Artisanal Beer and Cheese Tasting, Jan 27 12:00-2:00pm
$15 Early Bird/ $20 at conference Take a midday break to indulge! Enjoy sampling a wide selection of craft brews and a delicious assortment of...
Sponsor Presented Session: Achieve your Farm Goals with software from Tend, Jan 27 3:30-5:00pm
We’re creating a software system for diversified growers who work with nature’s delicate balance. We recognize that it can be hard for farms to stay...
Tomorrow’s Organic Mixer, Jan 27 4:30-6:30pm
Enjoy food and libations and mingle with like-minded foodies in a relaxed oceanside setting. Brought to you by Tomorrow’s Organics, who believes in...
Women in Agriculture Mixer, Jan 27 5:00-6:30pm
Join us for the opportunity to celebrate women farmers and supporters of sustainable agriculture. This is a perfect opportunity to meet with people...
Recepción y Exhibición de Recursos en Idioma Español / Spanish Language Mixer & Resource Fair, Jan 27 5:30-6:30 pm
Reúnase con Agricultores Ecológicos hispanohablantes y aprenda sobre las organizaciones que brindan educación agrícola o recursos en español:...
CASFS Farm & Garden 50th Anniversary Kick Off Mixer, Jan 27 6:00-8:00pm
Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the UCSC Farm & Garden and the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS)! Hear from...
Biodynamic Mixer, Jan 27 8:00-9:30pm
Interested in biodynamic agriculture? Mix and mingle with biodynamic farmers, gardeners, entrepreneurs, enthusiasts, and curious newcomers. Enjoy...
EcoFarm Dance, Jan 27 9:30pm-12:30am
Turn it up! Come dance, shake and boogie your way through our last night together. Live music performed by Orgone , a funkalicious band ready to set...
Awards Banquet Dinner, Jan 27 7:00-8:30pm
Celebrate the winners of the 2017 Steward of Sustainable Agriculture (Sustie) Award, the Advocate for Social Justice in Sustainable Agriculture (...
Sponsor Presented Session: Organic Container Production – Embracing Innovation and Respecting Traditions, Jan 27 10:30-12:30pm
Organic specialty crop producers are facing tremendous pressures on their resources with record droughts and high land prices. Many are looking to...
Asilomar Dunes Preserve and Coast Trail Hike, Jan 27 4:00-5:30pm
Get out and about for an invigorating hike through the Asilomar Natural Dunes Preserve, finishing at the Asilomar State Beach Coast Trail...
Thu, Jan 26, 2017 to Fri, Jan 27, 2017
Film Series, Jan 26-27
Six ecological agriculture-related films will be shown throughtout the conference, including: Unbroken Ground , Out Here: A Documentary about the...
World Café: Cultivating Diversity from Meaning to Action in the Food System, Jan 26-27 8:30-10:00am
Please join us for a morning interactive conversation inviting participants to explore their interests, insights, and barriers to cultivating a more...
Wed, Jan 25, 2017 to Sat, Jan 28, 2017
The Healing Center
The Healing Center is open to all conference participants, providing massage, acupuncture & more at affordable prices. To book a session, stop by...
Thu, Jan 26, 2017 to Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Yoga
Yoga Room at Longview : The Yoga Room and the Meditation Room located at Longview will both be open to attendees during the conference. We encourage...
Sat, Jan 28, 2017
Closing Circle
Following the final plenary, join us for a Closing Circle! Meet at Asilomar Beach at 1:15pm. In the case of rain, meet in Merrill Hall.
Fri, Jan 26, 2018
Beer & Cheese Tasting, 12 - 2pm
We always brew up a good time at the EcoFarm Beer & Cheese Tasting! Come hang out and learn from some local curd-eous cheesemakers and hoptastic...
Growing with Tend, 1:30 - 3pm
Join Jean Martin-Fortier and Tend, the first all-in-one farm management software, to discover how Tend's powerful features for crop planning, record...
Asilomar Natural Dunes Preserve and Coast Trail Hike, 4 - 5:30pm
Hellooooo sunset lovers! Explore the last 25 acres of what was once 480 acres of contiguous dunes habitat. This easy mile-long hike of Asilomar Coast...
Women in Food and Ag Mixer, 5 - 6:30pm
Come enjoy some delicious wine and snacks while connecting and networking with your fellow female farmers and foodies! You never know who you'll meet...
¡Conozca a los compradores! Meet the Buyers! 5:30-6:30pm
Están invitados los hispanohablantes y otros para conocer a varios compradores prominentes de frutas y hortalizas de la región de la costa central...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet & Ceremony, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Help us acknowledge some shining stars in our community. EcoFarm will present the 2018 Steward of Sustainable Agriculture (Sustie), the Advocates for...
Biodynamic Mixer, 8 - 9:30pm
Interested in biodynamic agriculture? Come mingle with biodynamic farmers, gardeners, enthusiasts, and curious newcomers! This annual mixer is a...
EcoFarm Dance, 9:30pm - 12:30am
Are you ready for some Afro-Samba-Funk? Time to start working on those moves because SambaDá is serving it HOT for EcoFarm this year! Known as “the...
Slow Food/CA Grain Campaign Mixer, 4 - 5:30pm
Join co-hosts Slow Food CA and the CA Grain Campaign to continue the conversation about re-localizing grain production. Learn how you can connect...
Town Hall with our Legislators, 12:15-1:15pm
We will ask Congressman Jimmy Panetta to address our movement's concerns, as an Organic Caucus' member, and get an update on California’s agriculture...
Thu, Jan 25, 2018
Asilomar Birds and their Habitat Homes, 9:45 - 10:45am
Join Amanda on an easy walk through the lower Conference Grounds to discover how the different bird species at Asilomar utilize their respective...
CA Seed Stakeholder Meeting, 1 - 2:30pm
Join seed producers, farmers, seed industry professionals, university and extension personnel to take stock in our State’s sustainable seed system.
Ecological Landscaping Mixer, 1 - 2:30pm
Come explore the world of ecological landscaping! Our annual mixer is a great place to meet fellow eco-landscapers, learn about this unique approach...
COPAC Meeting; Thursday, Jan 25, 1 - 3pm
Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
Wine & Cider Tasting, 5 - 7pm
Online $25/ On Site $30 Bacchus invites you to our Wine & Cider Tasting, an esteemed EcoFarm tradition. Join us as world class organic vintners...
Beginning & Intergenerational Farmers, 6:30 - 10pm
We invite emerging farmers/ranchers to get to know us and to meet other beginners, as well as EcoFarm elders who want to provide mentorship to new...
Seed & Scion Swap, 8:30 - 10pm
Immerse yourself in the magical world of seeds and expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden by gathering up seeds of non-hybrid, non-GMO...
Talent Show, 9 - 11pm
The bright lights of EcoFarm are calling your name! Showcase your talents (5 minutes max) as a solo act or bring your friends and family on stage...
Farmer Educator Network (FEN) Meeting, 12:30-2:30pm
Meet with fellow farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere in California and beyond. Open space sessions will allow for...
Driscoll’s Presents: Soil and Plant Health Practices in Organic, 5:30-6:30pm
Disease free soils are an integral part of growing healthy organic food. Soil borne diseases are concerns for organic growers worldwide. Come mingle...
Wed, Jan 24, 2018
Opening Night Art Show: A Precautionary Tale, 9:00-11:00pm
We are delighted to premier Gayeton’s latest “information artwork” at EcoFarm 2018. The project titled A Precautionary Tale includes a poster series...
Thu, Jan 25, 2018 to Sat, Jan 27, 2018
EcoFarm Film Series
Six ecological agriculture-related films will be shown throughout the conference, including: From Farms to Incubators, Look & See: A Portrait of...
EcoFarm Healing Center
The Healing Center is open to all conference participants, providing massage, acupuncture & more at affordable prices! To book a session, stop by...
Thu, Jan 25, 2018 to Fri, Jan 26, 2018
Thursday and Friday, All Levels Yoga, 7-8am
Connect with the body, mind, and breath in this all levels Hatha class to support a balanced approach to the yoga practice. Movement will be guided...
Sat, Jan 27, 2018
Saturday, Morning Yoga Stretches, 7-8am
Bring your stiff body to breath, bend, stretch and wake up the tight spots! We will practice creating greater mobility, flexibility and balance!...
Sat, Jan 26, 2019
Closing Circle, 1:15pm
Join us as we bring the conference to a close as a community. In the case of rain, meet in Merrill Hall.
Yoga, 8:00am - 9:00am
Begin your day with stretches for your shoulders, hips, legs and body - You will feel better to relax and enjoy the conference. Self Care is Our Best...
Wed, Jan 23, 2019
Opening Night Art Show: The Food Change, 9:00-11:00pm
Enjoy a bold new photo exhibit showcasing food and farming innovators, produced by CUESA (the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable...
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Asilomar Birds and their Habitat Homes, 9:45 - 10:45am
An easy walk through the lower Conference grounds to discover how the different bird species at Asilomar utilize their respective habitats. Topics...
Farmer Educator Network (FEN) Meeting, 12:30 - 2:30pm
Meet with fellow farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere in California and beyond. Open space sessions will allow for...
Bio-Char Demo, 2:00 - 5:00pm
Interested in Bio-char? Join for a demonstration of a clean burning, simple, and portable means of producing biochar (charcoal for soil) on-farm from...
Mentor Match Speed-Dating, 3:30 - 5:00pm
Looking to connect with a potential mentor or interested to pay it forward to newer farmers? Join for a "speed dating" session to meet some potential...
Seed Stakeholders Meeting, 1:00 - 2:30pm
Come connect with other seed stakeholders and learn how you can engage in expanding organic seed availability, quality, and integrity for California...
Wine & Cider Tasting, 5:00 - 7:00pm
Bacchus invites you to our Wine & cider Tasting, an esteemed EcoFarm tradition. Join us as world class organic vintners and cider producers pour...
But What has the OTA Done for Me Lately? 5:30 - 7:00pm
Ever wonder exactly what the Organic Trade Association does, or how its efforts benefit you? Or maybe you one of those of the opinion that the OTA’s...
Beginning & Intergenerational Farmer and Rancher Mixer, 6:30 - 10:00pm
We invite emerging farmers/rancher to get to know us and to meet other beginners as well as EcoFarm elders who have opportunities to offer new...
CalCAN 10th Anniversary Reception, 7:00 - 9:30pm
Over the past decade, the California Climate and Agriculture Network coalition and many partners have elevated the unique role that organic and...
Seed & Scion Swap, 8:30 - 10:00pm
Immerse yourself in the magical world of seeds and expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden! Bring labeled scion wood, cuttings or seeds if you...
EcoFarm Film Series: Evolution of Organic, Sharecrop, Forgotten Farms
12:15pm-Evolution of Organic; 5:30pm-Sharecrop; 7:00pm-Forgotten Farms.
Seven Pointed Star Awakening, 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Join Kalita Todd for this movement meditation that offers balance and harmony to oneself, community, and the planet. We open to Universal Life Force...
Yoga, 8:00am - 9:00am
Begin your day with stretches for your shoulders, hips, legs and body - You will feel better to relax and enjoy the conference. Self Care is Our Best...
COPAC Meeting, 12:30pm - 3:15pm
Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
Faith & Farming Discussion, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join this inclusive exploration of the past and present ‘common-roots’ linking faith and farming as we progress into a discussion of the many...
Talk and roundtable discussion—"Farming for the Long Haul," 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Over the next decades we will be farming through the end of the world as we have known it—the world that virtually every institution in our society...
Fri, Jan 25, 2019
Beer & Cheese Tasting, 12:00 - 2:00pm
We always brew up a good time at the EcoFarm Beer & Cheese Tasting! Come hang out and learn from some local curd-eous cheesemakers and hoptastic...
Women in Food & Ag Mixer, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Come enjoy some delicious wine and snacks while connecting and networking with your fellow female farmers and foodies! You never know who you’ll meet...
Recepción para Hispanohablantes - Spanish Language Mixer, 5:30-6:30pm
Después del Taller de Idioma Español, se invita a los hispanohablantes a que se reúnan, convivan y disfruten de botanas, refrescos y música. Esta...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet & Ceremony, 6:45 - 8:30pm
The Ecological Farming Association will present the Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Awards (Susties), the Advocates for Social Justice in...
Biodynamic Mixer, 8 - 9:30pm
Interested in biodynamic agriculture? Come mingle with biodynamic farmers, gardeners, enthusiasts, and curious newcomers! This annual mixer is a...
EcoFarm Dance, 9:00 - 11:30pm
Join us on this final evening at EcoFarm 2019 for a rousing dance party with San Francisco's Rupa & the April Fishes, and gather your friends for...
EcoFarm Film Series: Break from the Heard, Adiós Amor, Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective
12:15pm-Break from the Heard; 5:30pm-Adiós Amor, the Search for Maria Moreno; 7:00pm-Inhabit: A Permaculture Perspective.
Yoga, 8:00 - 9:00am
Begin your day with stretches for your shoulders, hips, legs and body - You will feel better to relax and enjoy the conference. Self Care is Our Best...
Slow Food Mixer, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Join host Slow Food CA as they kick off their new project to bring the One Seed One Community program statewide, connecting gardeners and farmers...
Poetry Reading by Aideed Medina & Poetry Open Mic, 5:15 - 6:15pm
Aideed Medina is a poet and spoken word artist originally from Salinas and currently based in Fresno, Ca. Her work is created to honor the land and...
Celebrating Benefits of Organic, Invite Only, 5:00 - 6:30pm
Enjoy organic food and drink in celebration of CCOF’s new report, "Benefits of an Organic California." Pick up a copy of the report and learn about...
¡Conozca a los compradores! Meet the Buyers! 5:30 - 6:30pm
Están invitados los hispanohablantes y otros para conocer a varios compradores prominentes de frutas y hortalizas de la región de la costa central...
Growing with Tend, 1:30 pm-3:00 pm
Join Tend & Jean-Martin Fortier to learn how Tend will streamline your farm operations. We'll demonstrate how Tend's powerful features are giving...
Permaculture Meetup, 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Come one come all! Open meetup to socialize with people interested in permaculture, systems change, regenerative agriculture, landscaping, gardening...
Wed, Jan 22, 2020
Opening Night Art Show | Who We Are: Farmers in their Own Image & Sponsor Reception, 9:00-11:00pm
Enjoy a new exhibit showcasing self portraits of farmers, curated by Alan Haight of Riverhill Farm. And join the EcoFarm Board of Directors at 10pm...
Thu, Jan 23, 2020
Seven Pointed Star Awakening, 7:00-8:00am
Join Kalita Todd for this movement meditation that offers balance and harmony to oneself, community, and the planet. We open to Universal Life Force...
Asilomar Birds and Their Habitat Homes, 9:45 - 10:45am
Join Asilomar Environmental Resources Staff Person, Amanda Peece, for an easy and informative walk through the lower Conference grounds to discover...
Farmer Educator Network (FEN) Meeting, 12:30-2:30pm
Meet with fellow farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere in California and beyond. Open space sessions will allow for...
COPAC Meeting, 12:30-3:15pm
Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
Wine & Cider Tasting, 5:00-7:00pm
Join us as world class organic vintners and cider producers pour spirits in your personal EcoFarm tasting glass. Pair your wine samples with some...
OGC Produce Party, 7:30-10:00pm
Join us for the 11th annual Organic Produce Mixer, brought to you by dedicated produce wholesalers. Sponsored by OGC and other organic produce...
Beginning and Intergenerational Farmer & Rancher Mixer, 6:30-10:00pm
We invite new and seasoned farmers and ranchers alike to come meet and mingle. Learn about opportunities for land, mentorship, employment, and other...
Seed & Scion Swap, 8:30-10:00pm
Immerse yourself in the magical world of seeds and expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden! Bring labeled scion wood, cuttings or seeds if you...
Reducing Risk Listening Session: Identifying Top Research Priorities, 1:15-2:45pm
OFRF’s recent publication, Reducing Risk Through Best Soil Health Management Practices in Organic Crop Production, offers practical, research-based...
Citrus Greening Listening Session: Developing an organic solution to HLB, 2:00-3:00pm
This discussion-group will address challenges associated with growing organic citrus in the face of citrus greening. Information from this listening...
Yoga to Release Upper Back Tension, 8:00-9:00am
Make time for yourself to bring back balance your whole body with a focus on the upper back. Learn to counteract the effects of daily life (like...
The Farmer Down Under: Aussie Vision and Design Perspective, 6:00-7:00pm
Come hear about our twenty-year Aussie journey and ecological techniques for small-scale food production. Our farming ethics are derived from our...
Julie Guthman "Wilted" Book Reading, 3:00-5:00pm
"Wilted" tells how the use of chemical fumigants to manage soil-borne pathogens reverberated throughout the rest of the strawberry production system...
CANCELLED - Poems of Earth and Spirit: Locally Wildcrafted Poetry, 2:00-3:00pm
Come enjoy a peaceful, nourishing flow of poetry that honors and celebrates our kinship with all life. These intimate, original poems are co-created...
Film Screening: The Pollinators,12:30-2pm
THE POLLINATORS (1h 32min, 2019) 12:30-2pm This brand new film tells the story of the massive bee die off from the perspective of commercial...
Film Screening: Dreaming of a Vetter World, 5:15-6:30pm
DREAMING OF A VETTER WORLD (1h 17m, 2018) 5:15-6:30pm Dreaming of a Vetter World tells the story of a leading farming family’s fight for organic in...
Film Screening: Beneficial Bird Stories From the Field - Short Clips, 6:45-7:00pm
BENEFICIAL BIRD STORIES FROM THE FIELD - SHORT CLIPS 6:45-7:00pm (15 minutes, 2019) Three inspiring stories about innovative growers and the...
Film Screening: The Last Harvest, 7:30-8:30pm
THE LAST HARVEST & Discussion 7:30-8:30pm (22 minutes, 2019) The Last Harvest offers a rare glimpse into the experiences of three family growers...
Fri, Jan 24, 2020
Yoga Relief for Neck and Shoulders, 8:00-9:00am
Join us for movements and stretches for the whole body with a focus on freeing up tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Practice connecting to the...
Beer & Cheese Tasting, 12:00-2:00pm
We always brew up a good time at the EcoFarm Beer & Cheese Tasting! Come hang out and learn from some local curd-eous cheesemakers and hoptastic...
Yoga for a Healthy Back, 12:15 - 1:15pm
Do you have sporadic back pain or soreness? Many back injuries are preventable and the pain can be alleviated using simple yoga techniques. This...
Women/Womxn in Food & Ag Mixer, 5:00-6:30pm
Come enjoy some delicious wine and snacks while connecting and networking with your fellow female farmers and foodies! You never know who you’ll meet...
Evento Social Para Agricultores Hispanohablantes, 5:30-6:30pm
Reúnase con agricultores hispanohablantes, compradores prominentes de frutas y hortalizas, y con proveedores de servicios. Se ofrecerán aperitivos y...
Regenerative Organic Alliance, 5:45-7:15pm
Join us for a festive gathering, where we will share updates on the successes of Regenerative Organic Certified while we sip on Long Root Ale and Wit...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet & Ceremony, 7:00-8:30pm
The Ecological Farming Association will present the Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Awards (Susties), the Advocates for Social Justice in...
Permaculture Meetup, 8:00-9:30pm
Come one come all! Open meetup to socialize with people interested in permaculture, systems change, regenerative agriculture, landscaping, gardening...
EcoFarm Dance, 9:00pm-12:00am
Join us on this final evening at EcoFarm 2020 for a rousing dance party with Painted Mandolin, an eclectic band whose music has fused elements of...
RegenerAsians: Asian-Americans Reconnecting With Agricultural Heritage, 12:15-1:15pm
Come meet fellow AAPI attendees to continue conversation about how our agricultural legacy and how to work in solidarity with BIPOC land justice...
Film Screening: The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, 5:30-7:00pm
THE SEEDS OF VANDANA SHIVA 5:30-7:00pm You are invited to a special test screening of The Seeds of Vandana Shiva, a feature length documentary that...
Film Screening: The Biggest Little Farm, 7:30-9:00pm
THE BIGGEST LITTLE FARM (1 hr 32 min, 2018) 7:30-9:00pm The Biggest Little Farm chronicles the eight-year quest of John and Molly Chester as they...
Sat, Jan 25, 2020
Yoga for Hips and Hamstrings, 8:00-9:00am
Come to improve your range of motion and circulation in the hips and hamstrings. When the hips and hamstrings are tight they increase an unhealthy...
Closing Circle at the Beach, 1:15pm
Join us as we bring the conference to a close as a community. In the case of rain, meet in Merrill Hall.
Thu, Jan 21, 2021
Yoga Relief for Neck & Shoulders w/ Patricia Becker 7:00 - 8:00am PT
Movements and stretches for the whole body with a focus on freeing up tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Practice connecting to the breath to...
Share Your Favorite Midday Meal 1:00 - 2:00pm PT
Delve into your midday meal in a ‘show and tell’ format. What is your favorite midday food choice and why? Come to this space to speak the story of...
Feast to Honor our Ancestors 5:30 - 7:00pm PT
One of the greatest connections to the land of our ancestors is the food they taught us to love. Sharing those dishes and the recipes handed down...
Fri, Jan 22, 2021
Yoga for a Healthy Back w/ Patricia Becker 7:00 - 8:00am PT
Do you have sporadic back pain or soreness? Many back injuries are preventable and the pain can be alleviated using simple yoga techniques. You can...
Memorial Tribute 8:00 - 8:20am PT
Join Kalita Todd and Jenifer Bliss in remembering those of our community who, during this last year, Jan 2020 - Jan 2021, have crossed the bridge...
Seed Swap 1:00 - 2:00pm PT
Going virtual won't stop our seed swap! Find us in the Expo on Friday, January 22 from 1-2 pm PT to continue our tradition of sharing seeds and the...
Baby Sprouts Meet Up 1:15 - 1:45pm PT
Join us in celebrating this year’s fresh crop of baby sprouts! If you have welcomed a new baby into your life in 2020, here’s a way to introduce and...
An Evening with Bryant Terry 5:30 - 7:00pm PT
Live Fireside Chat & Cooking Demo Cook, learn, and eat together Friday, January 22, 5:30 - 7:00pm photo credit Margo Moritz This special event...
Dance Party 7:00 - 8:30pm PT
After a day of listening to inspiring speakers, networking, going to the Expo and story sharing, it’s time to dance, dance, dance! Our playlist...
Reimagining EcoFarm: What will I do in 2021 to make my community more equitable? 2-3:30pm PT
In this session, we will hear about an innovative approach to diversity, equity, and inclusion from renowned consultant and author Alfredo Vergara-...
Sat, Jan 23, 2021
Yoga for Hips & Hamstrings w/Patricia Becker 7:00 - 8:00am PT
Improve your range of motion and circulation in the hips and hamstrings. When the hips and hamstrings are tight they increase an unhealthy load on...
Wed, Mar 9, 2022
Presenter(s):
Maija West, Stephen Viciente Arevalo, Laura M. Ridenour, Elena Velez, Chad Reznicek
Rooted in Your Own Resilience
The past two years have stirred up so much for all of us. How do you deal with climate change, racism, and an overall sense of exhaustion from...
Thu, Mar 10, 2022
Seed Swap
Going virtual won't stop our seed swap! We will gather to continue our tradition of sharing seeds and the stories they hold. Bring your seed story,...
Fri, Mar 11, 2022
Film: Man in the FIeld: The Life and Times of Jim Denevan
‘Man in The Field’ profiles beloved multimedia artist and chef Jim Denevan, revealing the personal and circumstantial struggles behind his myriad...
Sun, Mar 13, 2022
Presenter(s):
Patty Lovera, Jill Smith
Milk & Money
Produced by the Real Organic Project, Milk & Money explores the impact of the massive influx of industrial-scale dairy into the organic sector...
Wed, Mar 16, 2022
Awards & Memorial
Sustie & Justie Awards 9:00am - 9:45am PT EcoFarm will present the Steward of Sustainable Agriculture Awards (Susties), the Advocates for Social...
Wed, Jan 18, 2023
Pop-up Art Show: Cultivating the Next Generación of Organic Farmers
The Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association (or ‘ALBA’), in partnership with the Lexicon of Sustainability, will share its 20-year+ history...
Thu, Jan 19, 2023
Seven Pointed Star Awakening
7:00-8:00am Asilomar Beach Join Kalita Todd for this movement meditation that offers balance and harmony to oneself, community, and the planet. We...
Yoga to Release Upper Back Tension
8:00-9:00am Make time for yourself to bring back balance to your whole body with a focus on the upper back. Learn to counteract the effects of daily...
Farmer Education Network (FEN) Meeting
12:30-2:30pm Meet with fellow farmer educators from the non-profit, public, and private sphere in California and beyond. Open space sessions will...
California Organic Products Advisory Committee (COPAC)
12:30 – 3:15pm Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting.
Beginning and Intergenerational Farmer & Rancher Mixer
6:30-10:00pm We invite new and seasoned farmers and ranchers alike to come meet and mingle. Learn about opportunities for land, mentorship,...
Wine & Cider Tasting
5:00-7:00pm $30 online, $35 at the door Join more than 20 world class organic vintners and cider producers as we imbibe in the fruits of the vine and...
Live music by Honor Brass Band
7:30-9:30pm Introducing Honor Brass Band -- a New Orleans brass band with a Bay Area twist! Honoring the traditional repertoire with classics they...
Seed, Scion, Flower & Tuber Swap
8:00-10:00pm Immerse yourself in the magical world of seeds and expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden. Bring labeled scion wood cuttings or...
Movimiento Restaurativo para el Bienestar, en español
Jueves y viernes de 8:00 am a 9:00 am Elena Vélez es Intérprete Médica Certificada y es fundadora del Taller Restaurativo Comunitario (CRT), un...
Fri, Jan 20, 2023
Memorial Tribute
7:45-8:30am Join us prior to the keynote session as we remember those in the ecological agriculture movement who have passed away this year.
Yoga Relief for Neck and Shoulders
8:00-9:00am Join us for movements and stretches for the whole body with a focus on freeing up tight muscles in the neck and shoulders. Practice...
Restorative Movement for Well Being, in Spanish
8:00- 9:00am Come and experience the power of self-awareness and self-care, presented by Elena, a Certified Medical Interpreter and founder of the...
Poems of Earth and Spirit: Locally Wildcrafted Poetry
3:30-4:30pm “Weather permitting, this session will be held outdoors." Enjoy a nourishing flow of original poetry that honors our kinship with all...
Organic Ag Mixer
4:30-6:30pm The UC Organic Agriculture Institute, CCOF, and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) have joined forces to host this all...
Women in Food & Ag Mixer
5:30-7:00pm Come enjoy some snacks and libations while connecting and networking with your fellow female farmers and foodies. You never know who you’...
Farm Bill Reception
5:00-6:00pm Continue the conversation from the Farm Bill Town Hall discussion with participants and panelists from the session. Enjoy light...
EcoFarm Awards Banquet
6:45-8:30pm Join us in honoring some of our shining stars in our community.. EcoFarm will present the 2023 Steward of Sustainable Agriculture (Sustie...
Permaculture Meetup
7:00-10:00pm Come one come all! Open meetup to socialize with people interested in permaculture, systems change, regenerative agriculture,...
Live music and dance with SambaDá!
9:30pm-midnight The much loved EcoFarm Dance returns to the conference! It’s time to kick off your shoes and dance!
Evento Social Para Agricultores Hispanohablantes
5:30-6:30pm Reúnase con agricultores hispanohablantes, compradores prominentes de frutas y hortalizas, y con proveedores de servicios. Se ofrecerán...
Música en vivo y baile con SambaDá
9:30 pm- 12:00 am SambaDá unifica la música de las Americas. Combina el estilo percusivo de SudAmérica y Centroamérica con el reggae de las islas y...
Farmers, Food Hubs, Distributors participating in farm to school programs Discussion Group
2:00-3:15pm Friends: We are a research team leading an evaluation of environmental, economic and social impacts of California’s investment in farm to...
AFFINITY GROUP: Jewish Farmer Affinity Space & Shabbat Dinner
5:00 - 6:30pm Join the Jewish Farmer Network team for a Shabbat dinner where we will engage in rituals new and old, while exploring the ways our...
