Mon 16 Feb 2026 10:00 AM - Tue 17 Feb 2026 4:00 PM Inn on Prince, Truro, B2N 1E6
ACORN Conference 2026: 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.
Across three learning streams plus community sessions and a trade show, you’ll find something for every level of experience. A few highlights include:
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.
Vegetable Growing & 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 — including hands-on farmer-to-farmer conversations.
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.
Community, Land, and Movement Building
Discuss community land trusts, sector advocacy, and how we build a stronger, more equitable organic movement in our region.
Local Food & Marketing
Whether you sell casually via farmgate or manage a multi-acre operation, marketing matters. Sessions on wholesale readiness, scaling up, distributor perspectives, and diversifying your markets offer practical tools for any grower or food entrepreneur.
Plus: 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.
Our theme this year celebrates the fact that through our shared knowledge and care, we keep our land and food webs thriving and in good hands.
