2027 Care Farming Network National Conference
“This is Care Farming“
Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill Region, North Carolina
Late January / Early February 2027
(Exact dates coming in mid-July 2026 — save the date now!)
The Care Farming Network is excited to announce our 3rd National Conference.
What began as a long-held hope to gather care farmers from across the country has grown into an annual tradition. In 2025, more than 170 people joined us in Amherst, Massachusetts for CFN’s inaugural conference. In 2026, over 220 attendees gathered in Gaithersburg, Maryland to continue building relationships, sharing models, and strengthening the field together.
In 2027, we’re heading to North Carolina’s Raleigh–Durham–Chapel Hill region for our third national gathering.
This conference brings together care farmers, practitioners, researchers, advocates, educators, and supporters from across the United States and beyond — all connected by a shared belief that farms can be places of healing, belonging, purpose, and community.
What to expect
Peer Learning
Breakout sessions and workshops led by people growing food, supporting health, and building community on care farms every day.
Connection & Community
Affinity spaces, networking, shared meals, and the kind of conversations that turn into real collaborations long after the conference ends.
North Carolina Care Farms
Spotlights on the vibrant, diverse care farms shaping North Carolina’s Piedmont region.
Joy & Celebration
Creativity, humor, storytelling, and celebration take center stage, including the much-anticipated return of the Care Farmer Fashion Show.
Continuing the Work
CFN’s conference aren’t just gatherings, but a catalyst for ongoing collaboration, peer support, and movement-building throughout the year.
Interested in Sponsoring?
Sponsors fund scholarships and accessible programming, making it possible for care farmers across the country to attend. Join a growing, values-driven movement and help shape the future of care farming. If your organization shares our commitment to care farming, we’d love to talk about how you can be part of it.
For sponsorship inquiries, contact: outreach@carefarmingnetwork.org
Who attends Care Farming Network's Conference?
- Care farmers, both beginning and experienced
- Social service and healthcare practitioners and providers
- Researchers and educators
- Nonprofit leaders and advocates
- Funders and policy supporters
- People exploring care farming or curious about the field
Stay in the Loop
Conference dates, venue details, registration information, and the call for presenters will be announced in mid-July 2026.
Sign up for updates if you’re not on our mailing list and start planning to join us in North Carolina!
2026 Conference Gallery
