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SUMMARY:Tilth Conference
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Shawn Linehan\nNovember 16–18\, 2026 \nFour Points Sheraton\n714 Lakeway Drive\nBellingham\, 98229 \nThe Tilth Conference brings together hundreds of farmers\, organizations\, food system activists\, researchers\, and educators to learn\, work\, and play in Bellingham — working toward a sustainable\, healthy\, and equitable food system. \nThe full DFI team will be there engaging with our community of growers\, researchers\, and partners. Come find us and keep the conversation going. \nConference details →
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/tilth-conference/
LOCATION:Four Points Sheraton\, Bellingham\, 714 Lakeway Drive\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States
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SUMMARY:Good For the Soil Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Good for the Soil\, Good for Business\n\n\n\nDFI is joining Oregon Agricultural Trust\, Marion Soil & Water Conservation District\, and other regional partners for this hands-on workshop connecting soil health with agricultural business resilience. \n\n\n\nThe day includes presentations\, a soil lab with a take-home test kit\, and organizational updates from conservation and farming organizations across the region — including a brief update from DFI on our work supporting water-resilient farming practices. \n\n\n\nTopics range from soil science and economic benefits of conservation to sustainability certifications and marketing. \n\n\n\nThis partner-hosted event is organized by Oregon Agricultural Trust\, Chemeketa Community College\, and Marion Soil & Water Conservation District. \n\n\n\nFor event details and registration\, visit Oregon Agricultural Trust’s event page or register at tinyurl.com/Good-for-the-Soil. \n\n\n\nFor questions about the event\, please contact Andrea at andrea@oregonagtrust.org.
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/good-for-the-soil-workshop/
LOCATION:Chemeketa Community College\, 4000 Lancaster Dr NE\,\, Salem\, Oregon\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sagra del Radicchio y Fagioli
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Shawn Linehan \nSaturday\, October 24\, 2026 | 3:00 PM  7:00 PM\nProduced by the Culinary Breeding Network\nThe Redd on Salmon | 831 Southeast Salmon Street\, Portland\, OR \nThe Culinary Breeding Network’s annual celebration of radicchio and beans is a beloved gathering at the intersection of farming\, flavor\, and community. \nCome find Gabrielle at the DFI table. She’d love to connect\, share stories from our grower community\, and talk about the work happening behind the scenes to support farmers bringing more dry-farmed vegetables to your table. \nEvent Details & Tickets Available HERE →
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/sagra-del-radicchio-y-fagioli/
LOCATION:The Redd on Salmon\, 831 SE Salmon St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Field Notes Food Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, October 23\, 2026 | 9:00 AM  8:00 PM\nProduced by the Culinary Breeding Network\nThe Redd on Salmon | 831 Southeast Salmon Street\, Portland\, OR \nThis symposium tells the stories that rarely make it onto menus or labels—the behind-the-scenes work of the people who grow\, study\, breed\, process\, and cook the food that feeds us. Farmers\, plant breeders\, food scientists\, chefs\, makers\, and everyone in between carry an enormous amount of skill\, risk\, and care. Their ideas & work shape flavor long before a dish reaches a table. \nDry Farming & Creating Novel Markets\nJohn Boyle (Market of Choice)\, Mike Neubeck (Organically Grown Co.)\, Joe Siri (Siri & Son Farms)\, & Gabrielle Roesch-McNally (Dry Farming Institute): How growers\, retailers\, and nonprofits team up to build new markets for the food system’s next crops — from dry-farmed produce to radicchio. \nEvent Details & Tickets Available HERE →
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/field-notes-food-symposium/
LOCATION:The Redd on Salmon\, 831 SE Salmon St\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97214\, United States
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SUMMARY:Oregon Resilience Summit (ORS)
DESCRIPTION:The ORS Summit is a multi-day event of celebrations\, panels\, networking\, activities\, and collaborative planning sessions to enhance disaster resilience in Oregon. This is a community-led event\, curated and supported by dozens of CBOs\, survivors\, philanthropic entities\, and others on the front lines of disaster resilience.  \n\n\n\nCassandra will join colleagues for a panel discussion on food systems intersections with disaster resilience and the Plan for Resilient Oregon (PRO). \n\n\n\nOctober 22nd at 9:30am in the Sunriver Great Hall.
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/oregon-resilience-summit-ors/
LOCATION:Sunriver Resort\, 17600 Center Dr\,\, Sunriver\, Oregon
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SUMMARY:DFI Fall Celebration & Fundraiser | Sip\, Savor\, & Support
DESCRIPTION:Photo credit: Shawn Linehan \nJoin us in raising a glass to celebrate a monumental season and our community who have made it possible. \nOn Friday\, October 16th\, from 4–6 pm\, our generous partners at Peoria Gardens are opening their beautiful space to our cause as we toast our accomplishments and look ahead to next year. The event will be held indoors\, but with minimal heat\, please layer accordingly. \nWe’ll enjoy dry-farmed appetizers paired with dry-farmed wines poured by our friends at Deep Roots Coalition\, host a small silent auction of dry-farmed delights\, and share what’s on the horizon for DFI\, inviting your support to help bring it to fruition. \nWe hope to see you there! \nTickets: $25 suggested\, sliding scale. \nGet your tickets here! 
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/dfi-fall-celebration-fundraiser-sip-savor-support/
LOCATION:Peoria Gardens\, 32355 Peoria Rd SW\, Albany\, OR\, 97321\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Cassandra Waterman":MAILTO:cassandra@dryfarming.org
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SUMMARY:Using Soil Moisture Sensors on Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:2026_October_SMS -101_virtualDownload\n\n\n\n\n\nReliable water access throughout the growing season is an increasing concern for farmers on the Oregon Coast. Soil moisture sensors can be a helpful tool for making management decisions related to water use and water use efficiency on farms. At this event\, we will talk about several practical uses of watermark soil moisture sensors and share case studies of how farmers are using this tool to make on-farm decisions that help strengthen the water resilience of their farms. \n\n\n\nJoin us for this FREE virtual webinar.
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/using-soil-moisture-sensors-on-your-farm-2/
LOCATION:Oregon
ORGANIZER;CN="Oregon State University":MAILTO:evie.smith@oregonstate.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261002T090000
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SUMMARY:United in Conservation Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration required\nThis day-long conference\, United in Conservation: Local Agriculture in the Time of a Changing Climate\, will explore how local agriculture can adapt and build resilience in the face of a changing climate. The conference will kick off with a keynote by Willie Frank III (Qua-Lash-Qud) of the Nisqually Tribe. Following this\, the event combines classroom presentations with practical\, field-based learning for farmers\, ranchers\, gardeners\, local leaders\, policymakers\, and anyone interested in local food systems\, conservation\, and climate adaptation. We will be joining the event during the morning breakout sessions.
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/united-in-conservation-conference/
LOCATION:Lacey Community Center\, 6729 Pacific Avenue SE\, Lacey\, WA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000
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SUMMARY:Tomato Fest
DESCRIPTION:Tomato Fest\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nWellspent Market\, Portland\, OR \nThe 6th annual Tomato Fest\, produced by the Culinary Breeding Network and Wellspent Market\, celebrates the incredible diversity and deliciousness of tomatoes\, and DFI will be there\, tabling! \nCome find Gabrielle at the DFI table. Pick up a copy of the dry farming zine\, learn about water-resilient growing practices\, and connect with the people behind the work. \nFree\, outdoors\, and open to the public.
URL:https://dryfarming.org/event/tomato-fest/
LOCATION:Wellspent Market\, 3402 SE Division St.\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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