8:00-9:00 a.m.

Asilomar State Beach

Inclement Weather Option: Merrill Hall 

Join us for a movement meditation designed to cultivate balance and harmony within oneself, the community, and the planet. The practice opens to Universal Life Force through the channels of Earth, Heaven, the Four Directions, and the Heart. 

8:00-9:00 a.m.

Long View North (Yoga Room)

Make time to bring balance back to your body with a session focused on relieving upper-back tension. Learn practices that counteract the effects of daily work—whether hunching over garden beds, tractor wheels, or computer screens. These stretches can support long-term self-care, comfort, and posture. 

Led by certified massage therapist and yoga instructor Rifka Mason, who will also offer Barefoot Shiatsu and Thai massage at the Healing Center during the conference. The class is limited to 10 participants. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

12:30-2:00 p.m.

Triton

Are you an agricultural educator, extensionist, or technical assistance provider? Join this gathering of service providers working with farmers, ranchers, and food businesses across the nonprofit, public, and private sectors. The meeting will include networking and discussions on coordinating efforts across organizations. Breakout groups will explore topics such as convening organic technical assistance and service providers, activating regional FENs, and strengthening statewide collaboration. Bring your lunch.

Hosted by: University of California Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (UC SAREP)

12:30-2:45 p.m.

Scripps

Join us for the California Organic Products Advisory Committee meeting. All participants are welcome.

Hosted by: UC SAREP

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

Crocker Dining Hall 

(BBQ/Fire Pit Area)

Inclement Weather Option: Sanderling

Calling all supporters of organic agriculture research, extension, and education! The UC Organic Agriculture Institute, California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and the Organic Farming Research Foundation (OFRF) are co-hosting this all-organic mixer. Celebrate organic agriculture, connect with colleagues, and enjoy organic food and beverages while discussing challenges and opportunities across the sector. 

Hosted by: UC Organic Agriculture Institute, CCOF, and OFRF

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Hearth Living Room 

Join us for an opportunity to network with and learn from school garden educators, advocates, agency representatives, and innovators who have built careers as frontrunners in developing effective educational garden spaces, programs, and funding support in California schools. Come prepared to share contact information, educational resources, or to explore the collective experience of school garden leaders across the state.  

Hosted by: New Mettle Farms

6:30-8:00 p.m. 

Nautilus 

EcoFarm invites new and seasoned farmers and ranchers to come take a load off, meet some folks, and celebrate the community. Sip custom Tractor Beverages, help launch Farmhand Foundation's native seed program, and watch Mad Agriculture's short film featuring a young farmer in Carpinteria. See you there!

Hosted by: Mad Agriculture, Farmhand Foundation and Tractor Beverage Company

5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Scripps

Connect with fellow leaders shaping the future of our food system at a special Roots of Change-hosted mixer. Network, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration across the food and farming landscape. Light hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.

Roots of Change will also preview its planned work for 2026, including the upcoming Vote for Your Food campaign. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Hosted by: Roots of Change

5:00-7:00 p.m.

$35 online / $40 at the door 

Merrill Hall

Join more than twenty world-class organic vintners and cider producers—as we celebrate the fruits of the vine and orchard. Enjoy samples in your personal tasting glass along with provisions at this festive evening event.

Co-host: Frey Vineyards

8:00-10:00 p.m.

Merrill Hall

Immerse yourself in the magical world of seeds and expand the biodiversity of your farm or garden. Bring labeled scion wood cuttings, seeds, or tubers to share and swap for new varieties. Flower growers will have a table for trading, so bring your flower seeds and dahlia tubers. Please bring only non-hybrid, non-GMO plant materials. 

Hosted by: Occidental Arts & Ecology Center and the California Rare Fruit Growers