Conference Registration

The 15th Annual OAK Conference is January 30-31, at Kentucky State University's Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, 1525 Mills Ln, Frankfort, KY 40601.

OAK’s conference program features two days of inspiration from local and regional speakers, useful trade show resources and abundant networking opportunities to empower and support farmers, agriculture professionals and food system advocates. The sessions, workshops, panels, demonstrations and keynotes focus on organic agriculture 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. We invite you to join in the conversation! 

• Early bird registration discounts are available through December 15, yet OAK members always receive a special member discount.
• Membership provides access to benefits, and remember: Family Farm members receive access to two discounted registrations!
• Scholarships are available; apply below.
• Walk-in registration may be available at the event but is not guaranteed.
• A locally sourced lunch is included with registration.
• Share special needs or accessibility requests with your registration, and OAK staff will gladly follow up with you.
• Click here for directions to the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm.
• Information about hotel accommodations near the conference venue are coming soon.
• Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

OAK is committed to making the conference open and accessible to all, and a big part of that is keeping the registration fees comparable to similar Kentucky and regional conferences. As always, OAK is grateful for support from sponsors that make the conference and scholarships possible, and options for discounted registration are available.

One-Day Conference Registration for January 30 or 31

OAK Members                                                 

Non-Members

Two-Day Conference Registration for January 30 and 31

OAK Members                                               

Non-Members

Students

Scholarships

With support from Conference Sponsors and Partners, OAK offers scholarships for the conference on January 30-31. Black, Indigenous, people of color (BIPOC); beginning and women farmers, agricultural professionals, students, KY farmers, farmers in the Southeast 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 in the awarding of scholarships. Student scholarships are made possible thanks to the support of the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Farmer scholarships will be awarded as sponsor support is confirmed this fall. 

Scholarship application reviews start in October and continue as funding/space allows. 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 are unable to use the scholarship there are others who would enjoy attending. 

OAK shares gratitude with partners that make it possible to offer scholarships: University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.