Conference Registration

The 16th Annual OAK Conference is January 29-30, 2027, at Cave Area Conference Center, 502 Mammoth Cave St, Cave City, KY 42127.

OAK’s conference program features two days of inspiration from local and invited speakers, useful trade show resources and abundant networking opportunities to empower and connect farmers, agriculture professionals and local food system supporters. The sessions, panels, demonstrations and keynotes focus on organic production systems, management strategies and tools to use on the farm and the many interwoven threads of community, conservation, research and collective action at work in Kentucky. This year's conference agenda includes an Organic Innovation Symposium, highlighting farmers, researchers and industry partners active in innovative, on-farm work and research to advance organic agriculture in Kentucky and the region. Join the conversation! 

• OAK members always receive a special member discount. Membership provides access to benefits, and Family Farm members get two discounted registrations!
• Scholarships are available but likely to go fast; apply below.
• Walk-in registration may be available at the event, but it is not guaranteed.
• Registration includes a locally sourced lunch.
• Share any special needs or accessibility requests with your registration, and OAK staff will gladly follow up.
• Click here for directions to the Cave Area Conference Center.
• Information about hotel room blocks near the conference venue is on the Accommodations page.
• Regarding spam emails: Conference Organizers will not contact you offering to distribute or sell attendee contact information. If you receive questionable emails regarding this conference, please contact us at [email protected].
• Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

Conference Agenda 

We will announce keynotes and featured speakers soon, followed by the full agenda.

Conference Registration 

OAK is committed to making the conference open and accessible to all; a big part of that is keeping the registration fees comparable to similar Kentucky and regional conferences. As always, OAK is grateful for the sponsors who make the conference and scholarships possible and options for discounted registration available. Register before December 14 to get early-bird pricing, or apply for a conference scholarship. Online registration closes January 22.

$85 when registered by December 14                    

$95 when registered December 15 - January 22                 

$105 walk-in registration                 

$95 when registered by December 14

$105 when registered December 15 - January 22  

$115 walk-in registration

Conference Scholarships

With support from Conference Sponsors and Partners, OAK offers scholarships for the conference on January 29-30. Farmers, students and others working in the food and farming network in Kentucky are strongly encouraged to use this scholarship opportunity. 

OAK will prioritize students and Kentucky farmers when awarding scholarships. Scholarship application reviews start in November and continue as funding/space allows.  Scholarships will be awarded on a rolling basis. Scholarship awardees will receive a discount code to use on the OAK conference registration form. If you receive a scholarship, it is imperative that you use it or return it to OAK prior to the event. The conference will likely sell out. If you cannot use an awarded scholarship, there are others who would enjoy attending. 

OAK shares gratitude with partners that make it possible to offer scholarships, including the Goldenrod Compost Company, Kentucky SARE State Model Program, Kentucky Vegetable Growers Association and the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.