Join us for the 2nd Annual Care Farming Network National Conference — February 9–11, 2026, at the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center!
This year’s theme, Rooted and Rising: Growing the Future of Care Farming, celebrates the growth and resilience of the care farming movement. Over three inspiring days, connect with farmers, educators, practitioners, and advocates from across the country at an inclusive, energizing event that deepens connections and cultivates a thriving national care farming community.
Let’s keep growing, together.
You Belong Here If…
The Care Farming Network National Conference is open to anyone interested in care farming, no matter your background or level of experience. You’ll find value here if you are:
An aspiring or beginning care farmer in the early stages of developing or imagining your care farm.
An established care farmer seeking new ideas, partnerships, and resources to strengthen your work.
A nonprofit or community leader interested in connecting agriculture with health, wellness, or social services.
An educator, therapist, or healthcare professional looking to understand how care farms support health, well-being, and belonging.
A researcher, policymaker, or funder curious about the evidence, impact, and innovation behind care farming.
A student, volunteer, or advocate who believes in the power of farming to build community and purpose.
Scenic Comfort on Lake Rio
The conference will be held at the beautiful Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center, nestled alongside pedestrian-friendly Lake Rio, just 30 minutes from Washington D.C. Conference attendees can enjoy scenic views, a variety of restaurants, and easy access to local activities, all just steps from the venue.
Those lodging at the Marriott will receive a special discounted rate and experience a more relaxed stay, with peaceful mornings and evenings in the company of fellow care farmers.
Exhibitor Opportunities
Join us at CFN’s National Conference, the largest U.S. gathering of care farmers, educators, practitioners, and advocates. Exhibitors enjoy a full day of engagement on February 9th, and a half-day on February 10th, maximizing visibility and connections with conference attendees.
Exhibitor Rates
Nonprofit: $500- includes one conference registration ($395 value)
Commercial: $700 – includes one conference registration ($395 value)
Exhibitor Benefits
6-foot table with two chairs (tablecloth provided, or bring your own)
Electrical outlet access upon request
Recognition in the official conference program
- Exhibitors’ tables are strategically placed in high-traffic areas to maximize interaction with conference attendees.
Questions? Email us to register or request more information.
Empower Care Farmers. Build Community. Become a Sponsor!
The Care Farming Network National Conference is the largest national gathering of its kind in the United States, and our sponsorships offers exposure to a passionate and growing movement. Our audience includes care farmers, nonprofit leaders, researchers, therapists, disability advocates, extension agents, and farm-based educators. Your sponsorship directly supports scholarships, inclusive programming, and movement-building.
We invite you to connect with us to learn more — explore our sponsorship opportunities
or reach out to Kate at outreach@carefarmingnetwork.org. Together, we can help grow a movement rooted in health, well-being, and belonging.
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