Perennial Farm Gathering
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December 6th – 8th, 2023
Wednesday – Friday, Virtual Event
Savanna Institute’s signature event of the year, the Perennial Farm Gathering brings together a wide community of farmers, land stewards, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days, folks gather virtually from across the country and beyond to share our work, research, and lessons learned in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Each year, the Perennial Farm Gathering creates a sense of community and connection for agroforesters in the Midwest and across the globe. As we gather at this annual event attendees from all stages of growth can find perennial knowledge to apply in their field. This gathering leaves its guests with a renewed inspiration and deeper connections that push forward all of our work. Join us as we gather once again for our annual PFG on December 6th-8th. Attendees will have the option of joining us live or watching the recorded sessions later. However you decide to connect with us this gathering you can expect:
- Connection to a wide community of farmers, land stewards, and perennial enthusiasts – allowing you to expand your professional network and collaborative opportunities.
- The latest research and lessons learned from agroforestry practitioners in panels, workshops, deep dives, and nutshell overviews – all valuable and deepen your knowledge and practices.
- Highly specific and engaging conversations that will enrich your perspective on agroforestry and change the way you think about perennial agriculture.
Day 1
9am – 5:30pm CST
Featured Sessions:
 12pm – 1pm CST
Keynote: The Fortress, the River, and the Garden
Robin Wall Kimmerer, Author and Scientist, Braiding Sweetgrass, Gathering Moss
1pm – 1:30pm CST
Live Q&A with Robin Wall Kimmerer
Day 2
9am – 5pm CST
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Featured Sessions:
 1pm – 2:30pm CST
Keynote: Cultivating Sustainable Joy by Ross Gay
Ross Gay, Poet and Orchardist, The Book of (More) Delights, Inciting Joy
2:45pm – 3:30pm CST
Harvestable Riparian Buffers
See examples and find tools for creating harvestable and edible riparian buffers.
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Day 2
9am – 5:30pm CST
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Featured Sessions:
 1pm – 2:30pm CST
Keynote: Cultivating Sustainable Joy by Ross Gay
Ross Gay, Poet and Orchardist, The Book of (More) Delights, Inciting Joy
2:45pm – 3:30pm CST
Harvestable Riparian Buffers
See examples and find tools for creating harvestable and edible riparian buffers.
Day 3
9am – 4pm CST
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Featured Sessions:
9am – 10am CST
Agroforestry Policy Is Taking Root, Now What?
Check in on the latest from the Farm Bill and sharpen your skills for policy advocacy.
2pm – 3:30pm CST
Tree Planting as a Relational Process
Explore alternative models of tree growing that center whole ecosystems, economies, and communities.
Thank You PFG2023 Sponsors!
PFG 2022 Replay
The 2022 Perennial Farm Gathering brought together 90 presenters for 22 sessions over three days of perennial agriculture.
If you registered for the event, you get free access to the recordings.
Purchase the recorded sessions
Missed the event? Don’t worry. You can purchase full access to the event recordings.
Check out previous virtual gatherings!
Attended in 2020 or 2021?
If you attended the 2020 or 2021 Perennial Farm Gathering, you can use your username and password and login to access all of the 2020 PFG and/or 2021 NAAC recorded sessions.
New to the Perennial Farm Gathering?
If you have not yet registered for these past events, follow the links below to purchase access to the recorded sessions.
“I trust Savanna Institute to be careful stewards of land that’s important to me and my family, and to develop and spread farming practices that will increase biodiversity and fight climate change.”
                                 – Jack L., Donor
