2026 Perennial Farm Gathering
Savanna Institute’s signature event of the year, the Perennial Farm Gathering brings together a wide community of perennial enthusiasts.
Over three days, folks gather to share work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.
Savanna Institute’s signature event of the year, the Perennial Farm Gathering brings together a wide community of perennial enthusiasts.
Over three days, folks gather to share work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.
Good to know
Highlights
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Grand River Convention Center
500 Bell Street
Dubuque, IA 52001
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Add-On: Deep Dive Chestnut Workshop (can attend as stand alone as well)
Are you interested in growing chestnuts but need more information before taking the final leap? Do you have a young orchard and need some questions answered or encouragement? This workshop is for you! Co-hosted by Red Fern Farm, Savanna Institute, and Canopy Farm Management, this event will expand your understanding of chestnut growing in the Midwest. Experts will present on a variety of topics including site selection, establishment, tree management, variety recommendations, harvesting, and marketing. We will also hear from existing growers. There will be time for asking questions and networking with other attendees! Speakers will include Tom Wahl and Kathy Dice of Red Fern Farm, Roger Smith of Prairie Grove Chestnut Growers, as well as staff from the Savanna Institute and Canopy Farm Management. Lunch and snacks (chestnuts!) will be provided.
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A Nursery for Everyone (included with PFG registration)
Cultivating your own nursery stock can ensure your plants are tailored to your farm goals and site—and it saves you money. Learn the foundations of propagating many agroforestry crops, grafting techniques, nursery tools, and management. Speakers: Emilie Tweardy, Shenandoah Permaculture Institute & ShireFolk Farm; Steve Gabriel, Wellspring Forest Farm & School; Eliza Greenman & Jenn Ripp, Savanna Institute; Connor Dunn, Canopy Farm Management. Learn more here: https://www.savannainstitute.org/pfg2026-nursery-focused-sessions/
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Regenerative Convergence (included with PFG registration)
Guided by seasoned organizers from the Regenerative Agriculture Alliance and partners in the movement, this interactive workshop shares models for organizing people based on interest groups.