CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Hosted by The Land Connection, the Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show (OGC) will return to the I Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 S 1st St. in Champaign, IL, on February 5 and 6, 2025. The OGC is the premier event in Illinois for grain farmers interested in learning more about organic farming, conservation practices, transitioning, and much more.
The conference will once again bring together diverse stakeholders and farmers to explore advancements and emerging issues in grain farming from a practical perspective. The event kicks off on February 5 with a half day of sessions and will conclude with a National TOPP Buyer/Seller mixer at Riggs Brewery, providing an invaluable opportunity for grain buyers and Midwest-based farmers to connect, share insights, and build relationships. The mixer will also feature complimentary food from local organic grain buyer, Maize Mexican Grill, fostering a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for meaningful conversations and networking.
Day 2, Thursday, February 6, will offer plenty of opportunity to engage directly with peers, consultants, researchers, and industry professionals. Day 2 brings four concurrent presentation tracks to choose from, a keynote address from the “father” of biological agriculture, Gary Zimmer, and a full day trade show.
Early bird registration for the conference runs through January 17, with one-day registration starting at $75 and a two-day conference package starting at $125. Snacks will be provided throughout Day 1. Lunch and a light breakfast are included on Day 2. After January 17, registration for a single day is $90 or $150 for both days.
The 2025 OGC is made possible by the generous support of The Illinois Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Illinois, and Compeer Financial. For a full list of sponsors, please visit the event website.
Learn more and register online at https://www.thelandconnection.org/event/2025-organic-grain-conference/
About The Land Connection
The Land Connection supports farmers, food businesses, and consumers so that, together, we can build a more resilient food system, from soil to supper plate.
For more than 20 years, The Land Connection has equipped farmers with the training and resources they need to become better stewards of the land and build resilient enterprises. We have fought to ensure our neighbors have year-round access to nutritious local foods through our farmers markets, and offered training to turn those foods into a nourishing meal.
–The Land Connection
