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Event Details
The annual OGRAIN Conference is an opportunity to learn from local organic grain growers, hear about the latest research, and connect with other organic, transitioning-to-organic, or inquisitive-about-organic grain growers and end-users. Join us January 28th through 30th, 2027 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI!
The 11th annual OGRAIN Winter Conference will feature cutting edge ideas from farmers, researchers and industry experts. Farm and research-focused success strategies will be discussed by a range of speakers leading sessions on organic grain production in the Upper Midwest.
Register by December 28th to secure the best price.
Date
January 28-30th, 2027
Location
Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
1 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
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Community
Connect with other organic, transitioning-to-organic, or inquisitive-about-organic grain growers and end-users.
Thoughtful Programming
Learn useful, relevant information from our speakers, exhibitors, and other attendees.
Cutting Edge Ideas
Hear valuable farm-focused and research-backed talks from farmers, researchers, and industry experts.
This has been, without question, the most rewarding conference I’ve gone to thus far, and I have been to a lot of conferences in my life.
2026 OGRAIN Conference attendee
Conference Schedule
*This schedule is tentative and subject to change.
Thursday, January 28th, 2-8 PM
Balancing Technology & Ecology in Organic Row Crop Farming
Join us for an evening of dinner and discussion led by farmers, researchers, and industry professionals to discuss how current and future technological solutions can support organic row crop farmers to manage weeds, fertility, and field operations while optimizing ecological processes.
Friday, January 29th
8:00 AM – Registration opens & breakfast begins
8:30 AM – Welcome & first session – Organic Market Update
9:50 AM – Second session – Buyer Panel
11:15 AM – Third session – Pesticide Drift & Buyer Panel
12:15 PM – Lunch & Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM – Fourth session – Crop Insurance Beyond Corn and Soy & Cover Crop Strategies
2:45 PM – Keynote
4:00 – 5:30 PM – Trade Show & Roundtables
Celebrating the Organic Grain Movement
6:30-9:30 PM – Mixer at Giant Jones Brewing featuring ORIGIN Breads
Hop on the shuttle and join us for pizza, dessert, and drinks (non-alcoholic options available, too) featuring organic, local grains. This casual evening offers a chance for connecting and celebrating the organic grain movement, both how far it has come and where it is headed.
Saturday, January 30th
7:30 AM – Registration opens & breakfast begins
8:00 AM – Welcome & first session – Designing Diverse Rotations Farmer Panel
9:45 AM – Second session – AI in Ag. & Grain Bin Payback Economics
11:00 AM – Third session – Soil Health & Organic No-Till
12:00 PM – Lunch & Exhibit Hall
1:30 PM – Fourth session – Weed Zapper & Recordkeeping Software Farmer Panel
2:45 PM – Fifth session – Guidance Technologies Farmer Panel
4:00 PM – Closing remarks & conference evaluation
Join us for one day or all three
Registration options range from $70 to $300 and include delicious meals featuring local, organic ingredients.
Community Programming
Roundtables
Friday afternoon roundtables offer a chance to build connections and receive technical assistance.
Trade Show
Connect with exhibitors about resources, products, and services made for the organic community.
Community Wall
Got equipment, land, services, or anything else you’re looking to buy, sell, or rent? Add a note or check out postings on our Community Wall. Looking to make a particular connection or share some business cards? There’s space for that, too.
Friday Mixer: Celebrating the Organic Grain Movement
This casual evening offers a chance for connecting and celebrating the organic grain movement, while enjoying food and drinks featuring local, organic grains.
Meet Our Speakers
Details coming soon
Travel Information – Hotels, Parking, & Convention Center Access
Want to learn more about our content? Check out videos from last year’s sessions.
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We couldn’t do this without you!
Refund Policy
Participants can receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee for cancellations received on or prior to January 11th, 2027. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received after January 12th. Contact registration@cerc.wisc.edu or (608)262-2451 for cancellations or registration questions.
Questions?
Event Questions: Contact Kelly Debbink, OGRAIN Outreach Specialist – kelly.debbink@wisc.edu or (608)262-4592.
Registration Questions: Contact the University of Wisconsin Registration Services – registration@cerc.wisc.edu or (608)262-2451.
Sponsor & Exhibitor Registration
Interested in sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference? Reach out to kelly.debbink@wisc.edu to learn about our sponsorship options.
Food Sourcing
Have local, organic foods that can be delivered to Madison, WI? Interested in providing food either as a sponsor or selling wholesale for the event? Reach out to kelly.debbink@wisc.edu to share your information.