2026 Sessions

Tech Beyond Tractors: Making Organic Reporting Easier

Organic farmers are already collecting large amounts of information, yet reporting, inspections, and access to useful insights often remain time-consuming and fragmented.This session explores practical digital tools that help farmers record field activities, inputs, and management decisions in ways that...

Organic vs Inorganic Nitrogen: What every organic farmer needs to know

The way in which plants detect, take up and utilise different forms of nitrogen is of fundamental importance to all farmers but the specific benefits of organic vs inorganic nitrogen sources is of particular importance to organic farmers. Organic forms...

Seeds in the City: Organic in Urban Spaces

Urban agriculture is more than just growing food, it’s about building community, preserving culture, and fostering resilience in our cities. In Seeds in the City, four leading voices in urban organic farming share their experiences and insights on cultivating vibrant, sustainable...

Pollinators and Organic Agriculture with Briann Dorin

Pollinators play a critical role in food production, both through crop pollination and by supporting healthy, resilient agroecosystems. This session will introduce the main pollinating species in Ontario, explain how they contribute to agricultural production, and share practical, on-farm strategies...

Data-Driven Biology: Rethinking Inputs from Orchard to Broad Acre with Scott Walker

The session will explore real world outcomes, including both successful and less predictable results, and the observations and tracking tools used to evaluate performance. Recognizing the variability that producers and researchers often encounter, this presentation emphasizes learning through process, helping...

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$280.00

Ticket Type

All Access

Organic Intensive (Tuesday)

Keynote & Reception

Wednesday Workshops

Wednesday Lunch Add-On

FREE Trade Show only

2026 Guelph Organic Conference – Ticket Options

All-Access Pass – $280

Your complete experience for the Guelph Organic Conference.

Perfect for attendees who want the full learning, meals, socials, community, and networking experience.

Includes:

Tuesday Organic Intensive with Erin Silva

• Full-day admission
• Lunch included
• Coffee & Tea included

Tuesday Evening Reception & Social

• Reception dinner
• Opening panel
• Networking social

All Wednesday Workshops

• Full workshop access
• Wednesday lunch included

Tuesday Intensive – $120

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 — 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: 10C Shared Space (downtown Guelph)

Spend the day in a focused, high-value learning session led by Dr. Erin Silva, designed for attendees seeking deeper technical insight into organic production.

Includes:

Admission to the Tuesday Intensive at 10C
Lunch included
Tea and coffee service
Small-group learning with Dr. Silva

After the Intensive:

The Organic Trade Show opens immediately afterward at the nearby Guelph Farmers’ Market. Your Intensive ticket gives you full access to the trade Show.

If you’d also like to join the Tuesday evening reception (dinner + opening panel + social), you can:

- Purchase an add-on Reception ticket, or
- Choose the All-Access Pass for the full Tuesday–Wednesday experience.

Tuesday Keynote & Reception – $80

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Location: Guelph Farmers’ Market

Kick off the conference with an energizing evening of learning, connection, and celebration.
Includes:

Keynote panel on circular food production and food waste — featuring leaders shaping sustainable systems across the organic sector
Reception dinner with drinks
Evening social with music
Access to the first-ever afternoon/evening Organic Tradeshow (same space)

We’ll also be recognizing the inaugural Organic Champions during this special evening, honouring the individuals and organizations whose leadership and innovation are strengthening organics in Ontario.

A lively, community-focused start to the 2026 Guelph Organic Conference.

If you’d like full access to all Tuesday and Wednesday programming, and meals consider the All-Access Pass.

Wednesday Workshops – $100

Guelph Farmers' Market

9am - 4:30pm

Join a full day of workshops featuring leading voices in organic production, soil health, and ecological farming. This year’s lineup includes Scott Walker, Cory Eichman, and Joel Williams, with additional speakers to be announced. Sessions will offer practical tools, new research, and real-world strategies for producers, processors, educators, and advocates.

You’ll also have time to connect with exhibitors and explore the Organic Trade Show, open throughout the day.

Lunch option:
Add a catered lunch for $30. All-Access Pass holders already receive Wednesday lunch.

Trade Show – Free to the Public - Registration Required

Registration is required for people not already purchasing other tickets listed.

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 4pm-9pm

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 9am-5pm

Note: No refunds, exchanges or transfers.