ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Organic Growers School (OGS) proudly announces the 2025 Spring Conference, hosted at Mars Hill University (MHU). This year’s theme, Resilience, Recovery, and Renewal, focuses on rebuilding stronger, more sustainable communities following Hurricane Helene while equipping attendees with tools and knowledge for long-term resilience.
Since its inception in 1993, the Spring Conference has grown into the Southeast’s largest gathering of farmers, gardeners, educators, and sustainability advocates. The 2025 event combines OGS’s hallmark practical education with new offerings tailored to meet today’s challenges, including:
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New Workshop Tracks: Explore three tailored tracks focusing on urgent topics related to rebuilding. These include solar and other off-grid systems, mutual aid, resilience practices such as cooking and food preservation, and understanding water and soil contamination, among others.
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Core Curriculum: OGS will continue to offer a familiar core curriculum for gardeners, farmers, and those interested in sustainable living. It will feature over 32 workshops across eight tracks, including Gardening, Soils, and Mushrooms.
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Expert Speakers: Learn from leading voices like Dan Brisebois (The Seed Farmer), Pam Dawling (Year-Round Market Farming), and Chris Smith & Chris Keeve (The Collard Atlas).
Special Features
This year’s conference offers more ways to connect, learn, and enjoy:
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Community Room: A welcoming space for networking, coffee breaks, and conversations, featuring a café and an onsite bookstore featuring workshop references and books by participating authors.
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Food and Fun: Savor meals from Cecilia’s Kitchen and Mëhfil while exploring the exhibitor hall and Southeastern Seed & Plant Exchange.
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Friday Intensives: Dive deeper with full-day workshops, including Food Preserving for Self and Community.
For a limited time, OGS offers a 50% discount on tickets for the whole weekend and single-day passes. Don’t miss this opportunity to join the region’s most inspiring gathering of sustainability enthusiasts.
Join Us
Whether you’re a seasoned farmer, beginner gardener, or advocate for sustainable living, the 2025 Spring Conference offers an engaging weekend of education, connection, and practical skills.
Registration Details:
Online registration is open now. For more details and to secure your discounted tickets, visit www.organicgrowersschool.org/
About Organic Growers School:
Organic Growers School, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering communities through education. With programs supporting farmers, gardeners, and food justice advocates, OGS envisions a healthier, more resilient future for all.
–Sarah Collins, Organic Growers School
