TOPP Event – 2026 Annual Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair and Grain Conference

The National Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) supports transitioning and organic farmers with Market resources. In-person events will take the form of Buyer/Seller mixers or field walks facilitating meaningful connections between organic sellers and buyers; and via Market Development Workshops with subject matter experts focused on specific market topics. These events are designed for organic farmers, those transitioning, and those who are curious about organic production, and organic buyers. All sessions are free of charge.

Organics Markets Workshop @ 2026 Mid-Atlantic Grains Conference and Fair

March 15 – 16, 2026 | Pennsylvania | 2026 Annual Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair and Grain Conference

Join farmers, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, distillers, cooks, and consumers for two days of practical learning, community connection, and inspiration — from soil to sourdough, malt to market, and everything in between. Programming for the 2026 conference is coming together — with hands-on sessions, a pre-conference Grain Fair, family-friendly offerings, a new evening tasting event, and buyer-seller mixers.

The 2026 Grain Fair, March 15, will be hosted at the Rodale Institute, the fair is a free, family-friendly event for food enthusiasts and community members passionate about local agriculture. The Showcase features vendors offering foods and beverages made with Mid-Atlantic grains alongside demonstrators leading hands-on activities, talks, and displays. With farm tours and a festive marketplace atmosphere, the Grain Fair offers a dynamic entry point into the regional grain movement—bringing the seed-to-table journey to life and connecting community members with the people and products building a resilient Mid-Atlantic food system.

The 2026 Grain Conference, March 16, held at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern, PA, will deepen the opportunities for attendees to learn about and discuss current issues in regional grain production and grain systems, and network with colleagues throughout the grain chain. Learn more about the keynote talk by grains pioneering organic grain farmer Klaas Martens and the conference tracks and sessions here.