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ACORN Annual Conference 2026

February 16–17 • Truro, NS

Join us for a banquet, farmer-to-farmer sessions, and a square dance social!

In Good Hands

We welcome you to join us for two full days of learning, connection, and inspiration—whether you’re a homesteader, a market gardener, a seasoned producer, or simply someone who believes in good food grown with care.

Early Birds Save 10%!

Save 10% on tickets before January 15 with code EARLYBIRD.

ACORN Members: check your email for your 20% discount code!

Something for Every Level
of Experience:

Soil-Centered Practices

Soil-Centered Practices

From cover cropping and crop rotations to livestock integration and reducing inputs, you’ll hear from leaders and innovators in soil health.

Livestock and Rotational Grazing

Livestock & Rotational Grazing

Dig into rotational grazing fundamentals, explore tree fodder and leaf forage for ruminants, and learn about organic sheep production, predator pressure, parasites, and pasture management.

Local Food and Marketing

Local Food & Marketing

Selling casually via farmgate or manage a multi-acre operation? Marketing matters. Access sessions on wholesale readiness, scaling up, distributor perspectives, and diversifying your markets.

Vegetable and Perennial Food Production

Vegetable & Perennial Food Production

Growers big and small can dive into sessions on cold-climate growing, seed production, working with restaurants, practical pest discussions, on-farm nurseries, blueberries, and more.

Community, Land and Movement Building

Community, Land & Movement Building

Discuss community land trusts, sector advocacy, and how we build a stronger, more equitable organic movement in our region.

Meals, Music, and Meaningful Connection

Shared meals, hallway conversations, and a Cape-Breton style square dance make this a warm winter recharge for those leading our local food movement.

Reserve a Room

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Inn on Prince. Single and double occupancy rate is $150 +tax. Book online or call 902-895-1651 and request a room under the Nova Scotia ACORN Conference. This rate available until January 24.

Reserve a Room

Trade Show Registration

Want to be a part of the ACORN Conference Trade Show? register below! Booths are assigned as applications are received, so apply early to secure your spot!

Reserve a Booth

2026 Gerrit Loo Award Nominations

The Gerrit Loo Award, established in memory of Gerrit Loo who was an organic pioneer on PEI, will be presented at the 2026 ACORN Conference (February 16-17). Who inspires you with their passion and innovation for organics?

Make a Nomination