A banner depicting the theme for the 2027 NOFA/Mass annual winter conference. It includes the name, The Future We're Growing, as well as date and location. The winter conference takes place on Saturday, March 6, 2027, at UMass Amherst in Massachusetts.

Join us for the 40th Annual NOFA/Mass Winter Conference as we celebrate four decades of cultivating organic agriculture, resilient communities, and ecological stewardship.

This year’s theme, The Future We’re Growing, honors the knowledge and relationships that have shaped our movement while looking ahead to the future we are building together. Bridging past wisdom, present circumstance, and future possibility, the conference invites us to explore the ideas, innovations, and collaborations that will sustain our farms, food systems, and landscapes for generations to come.

The NOFA/Mass Winter Conference is a long-standing gathering rooted in organic agriculture, ecological land stewardship, and resilient food systems. Each year, hundreds of farmers, gardeners, land stewards, educators, food systems professionals, researchers, and community members from across Massachusetts and the Northeast come together to learn, share knowledge, and strengthen connections across our growing community.

400+

Expected Attendees

10,000+

Email Subscribers

14,000+

Social Media Followers

500+

Members

2027 Winter Conference Sponsorship Tiers

    • Complimentary tickets to the conference (4)
    • Logo on our website, with sponsorship level listed
    • Farm/Business membership to NOFA/Mass
    • Logo in conference slideshow
    • Full size ad in conference slideshow
    • Logo in conference program, with sponsorship level listed
    • Ad placement in conference program
    • Featured post on social media (14,000+ followers)
    • Recognition on social media (14,000+ followers)
    • Ad placement in newsletters (10,000+ audience)
    • Public recognition at Winter Conference Keynote
    • Logo in conference promo emails, with sponsorship level listed (10,000+ audience)
    • Ad placement in event email, with sponsorship level listed (10,000+ audience)

    • Complimentary tickets to the conference (2)
    • Logo on our website, with sponsorship level listed
    • Logo in conference slideshow
    • Full size ad in conference slideshow
    • Logo in conference program, with sponsorship level listed
    • Recognition on social media (14,000+ followers)
    • Logo in conference promo emails, with sponsorship level listed (10,000+ audience)

    • Complimentary tickets to the conference (1)
    • Logo on our website, with sponsorship level listed
    • Logo in conference slideshow
    • Full size ad in conference slideshow
    • Logo in conference program, with sponsorship level listed
    • Recognition on social media (14,000+ followers)

    • Complimentary tickets to the conference (1)
    • Logo on our website, with sponsorship level listed
    • Logo in conference slideshow
    • Logo in conference program, with sponsorship level listed
    • Recognition on social media (14,000+ followers)

    The exhibitor fair at the 2027 NOFA/Mass Winter Conference will be located in the spacious hallways of the Campus Center concourse at UMass Amherst, with immediate access to conference-goers!

    All summit attendees will be moving through it over the course of the day, and refreshments will be available in this area.

    Table fee includes:

    • One six-foot table
    • Two chairs
    • Business/Organization listing in the digital program
    • Electricity available for $50 fee (bring your own extension chords)
    • Discount available ($250) if combined with sponsorship

    A La Carte Sponsorship Opportunities

    Children Conference ($3,000)

    Help support captivating and inspiring children’s programming that allows adult caregivers to participate in the conference.

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship from the stage during one keynote event
    • All of the benefits of a partner level sponsorship, including recognition in our conference emails, conference Ad Reel, and program booklet

    Video Recordings for YouTube ($3,000)

    Help get our content recorded and on YouTube to provide lasting content to a broader audience.

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship from the stage during one keynote event
    • All of the benefits of a partner level sponsorship, including recognition in our conference emails, conference Ad Reel, and program booklet
    • Your logo and full size ad on our YouTube recordings (7,000+ subscribers)

    Group Transportation ($3,000)

    Help secure transportation for marginalized community members to attend from Springfield, Holyoke, Worcester, Dorchester, and Roxbury.

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship from the stage during one keynote event
    • All of the benefits of a partner level sponsorship, including recognition in our conference emails, conference Ad Reel, and program booklet

    Sponsor Language Justice ($3,000)

    Help keep our tradition of language justice alive by supporting interpretation of conference events.

    • Verbal recognition of your sponsorship from the stage during one keynote event
    • All of the benefits of a partner level sponsorship, including recognition in our conference emails, conference Ad Reel, and program booklet
    A flyer visually illustrating the four winter conference sponsorship packages outlined on the page.

    Winter Conference Auction Items

    Now Accepting

    Auction Items Needed: In conjunction with the Winter Conference, we’ll be hosting a fundraising auction to help support our year-round work.

    If you’re interested in contributing something (a product, experience, gift card, etc.), please email conference@nofamass.org.

    Customized Sponsor Options

    We welcome tailor-made sponsorship arrangements with collaborating partners!

    Don’t see what you’re looking for here? Let’s talk. We’d love to hear your ideas and come up with a package that meets your needs.

    Contact Amanda Iglesias at development@nofamass.org.

    Community Testimonials

    “Thank you…great conference! I’ve attended many NOFA conferences in other states and it’s great to connect with the community here.”

    “I am inspired by the diverse group of young farmers and farm advocates that I meet at NOFA events.”

    “Plenary! Set the stage and tenor for the rest of the day! An excellent combo of science, humanity, and call to action.”

    “I am inspired by the caliber of the new generation of farmers. There was so much awareness expressed about the different movements emerging that it seems possible to create the connections to dismantle capitalism, establish regenerative practices on an institutional scale, and bring humans into harmony with nature.”