Regenerative Poultry Convergence

Regenerative Agriculture Alliance

Get ready for the ultimate poultry gathering where we'll dive deep into regenerative farming techniques, share juicy insights, and feast on.

Weitz Center for Creativity, 3rd Street East, Northfield, MN, USA

Regenerative Poultry ConvergenceJoin us for the 3rd annual Regenerative Poultry Convergence at the Weitz Center for Creativity in Northfield, Minnesota. This in-person event brings together agriculture enthusiasts, farmers, and regenerative poultry experts for two days of learning and networking. Discover innovative techniques to raise chickens with a holistic-systems approach. From paddock establishment, to processing and marketing, our speakers will share their knowledge and experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and gain valuable insight into the developments of the ecosystem.

Thursday

Registration & Check-In

The convergence will open with an invitation to ground-set as a community.  By Regenerative Agriculture Alliance's Founder, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin and Director, Diane Christofore.

Opening Session -  Building a Movement and Transforming An Industry Sector

Farmer Panel discussing all levels of coop implementation and PCRA infrastructure, with considerations for grain bins, brooders, water and feed systems. 

Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agriculture (PCRA) Farmer Panel

Presentation and discussion on managing paddocks for chickens with some general information on hazelnut production. 

Paddock Establishment & Care

A discussion with Louis Kemp and Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin on the importance of breed choice and their care in the first 24hrs to 28 days.

What’s Brooding?

Lunch

Processing Plant Managers, Arnulfo Perrera and Delicia Garcia Hernandez will provide Stacyville, Iowa poultry processing plant updates. 

Regenerative Poultry Processing

It was a pivotal year at Tree-Range Farms! The Tree-Range Farms Team will provide an overview of successes and challenges from 2023 and discuss forward thinking and planning.

Tree Range Farms: Where we stand-What the Future holds!

Learn about Climate-Smart Commodities grant program and opportunities relevant to the Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agriculture System that are supported by this funding.

Climate-Smart Commodities Grant Update

Join this session to learn about MN Ag Water Quality Certifications and Continuous-Living Cover Value-Chain Development.

State-Level Grant Opportunities

Hors D’ouvers and Happy Hour

Friday

Coffee Hour & Registration

Opening

Update on the planning process and findings related to collective decision-making. This session is intended to build capacity to structure collective governance for the PCRA  ecosystem. Session will include a collective decision-making workshop with the focus on making our first decision as a collective on  when and how to build an ecosystem council.

Building an Ecosystem

Facilitators Ma’raj Sheikh and Michelle will take attendees through a training session focused on the consent principle.

Training Session on The Consent Principle and Decision-Making Protocol

A proposal will be presented that will nurture growth and development of the Poultry-Centered Regenerative Agriculture Movement. Affinity groups will converge and move to lunch with their groups.

Regenerative Poultry Council: An Ecosystem Organism

Affinity groups connect with each other and practice collective decision-making.

Former MN Secretary of State Mark Ritchie will share opportunities for large-scale ecosystem impact.

A Call From the Future

Regenerative Ag Alliance and FoodOps team will share an update related to the development of a Light Industrial Regenerative Agriculture Park.

Albert Lea Light Industrial Regenerative Agriculture Park Update

Scientific Validation: Poultry-Centered Production System

Closing

Enjoy an evening of live music by Slap Dash Bluegrass, tasty hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and good conversations.

Agroforestry And Hazelnut Social At The Grand

Saturday

Come along for a tour of Salvatierra Farms. Salvatierra Farms was founded in 2007 and has become the premier demonstration farm for the Poultry Centered Regenerative Agriculture (PCRA) system. You'll have the opportunity to learn about the farm's history, plans for the future, and what the PCRA system looks like on the ground. Learn more about Salvatierra Farms ahead of time at: https://www.salvatierrafarms.com.

Farm Tour at Salvatierra Farms

Wednesday

The Stacyville Poultry Processing managers will be leading a tour of the facilities open to the public on Wednesday March 20th. If you would like to join or to get more info, please reach out to Diane Christofore at diane@regenagalliance.org.

Guided Tour of Stacyville Poultry Processing Facility

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