ASAN's 2026 Food & Farm Forum

🌾 2026 ASAN Food & Farm Forum

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS JANUARY 12, 2026

January 16–18, 2026 | Camp McDowell | Nauvoo, Alabama

The Alabama Sustainable Agriculture Network (ASAN) invites you to join us for the 2026 Food & Farm Forum — a three-day gathering that celebrates the strength, resilience, and innovation of Alabama’s sustainable food and farming community.

Each year, the Forum brings together farmers, food producers, educators, advocates, and community leaders from across the Southeast to share knowledge, trade skills, and build lasting connections.

Registration includes access to the Forum AND! All meals from Friday dinner through Sunday breakfast, featuring locally sourced ingredients whenever possible. Shared hotel-style lodging for one person at Camp McDowell (Friday & Saturday nights.)

What to Expect

The Forum offers a mix of hands-on skillshares, in-depth discussions, and community gatherings, with sessions led by farmers and practitioners sharing their real-world experience. Topics include:

• Soil health, water management, and climate resilience

• Livestock and rotational grazing

• Agroforestry and perennial systems

• Organic and sustainable production methods

• Guidance on telling your unique story, marketing, and farm business management

• Cooperative development, food access, and equity in our food systems

Evenings at Camp McDowell bring opportunities to connect around shared meals, storytelling, music, and celebration — plus the beloved Trading Post, where attendees exchange seeds, tools, books, crafts, and other treasures.

Lodging & Meals

Comfortable, rustic lodging is available onsite at Camp McDowell, with meals and shared lodging included in Forum registration. 

Get Involved (email [email protected] for more information!)

• Sponsor or Exhibit: Support Alabama’s sustainable food future and reach hundreds of engaged community members.

• Volunteer: Help make the Forum happen — learn, connect, and lend a hand!

Learn More

Visit https://asanonline.org/events/food-farm-forum/ for details, updates, and the full schedule as it’s released.

Come ready to learn, share, and grow together — because a more just, resilient, and sustainable food system starts with all of us.