NORTHERN MICHIGAN
SMALL FARM CONFERENCE
2026 CONFERENCE
CULTURE KEEPERS
October 4-6 in downtown Bellaire
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
This year’s Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference centers on Culture Keepers — a celebration of the people, practices, and traditions that sustain our land, foodways, and communities. We invite proposals that explore culture in its broadest sense: from heritage skills and traditional knowledge to contemporary research, creative practice, and community leadership.
CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS
On Farm Workshops
Head to farms throughout the area for hands-on learning from innovative farmers. This is what the summer conference is all about.
Presentations
Learn from the best in a more classic conference format, with presentations, discussions, and more.
Roundtables
Join us for interest group roundtable discussions, where you can connect with others who share your passions and experiences in farming. Stay tuned for more details on the groups and topics that will be available!
Help Us Make it Happen
Our incredible sponsors bring the Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference to life. Reach Michigan farmers with your message and support our programs by sponsoring the conference.
Michigan’s Conference for Small Farms
Answering the call for an innovative conference designed specifically for small farms, Northern Michigan Small Farm Conference has been educating farmers since 2000.
