2026 Soil Health Symposium: “Roots, Reach, and Responsibility: Connecting Soil Health to Food Forests and Pollinator Pathways for Community Impact”

Hosted by the Antioch College Micro Farm & Learning Hub, the Symposium will convene growers, researchers, educators, students, and practitioners to discuss and amplify practices for soil health, regenerative land stewardship, the creation and maintenance of pollinator pathways, and more. Note, this symposium/workshop is hosted in coordination with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Regional Conservation Partnership Program 2794.

When: Friday, November 13, 2026
Where: Arts & Science Building, 199 Marshall Street, Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Schedule:

• 8:30-9:00 AM – Check-in & Breakfast
• 9:00-10:45 AM – On-Farm Soil Health Basics with Tania Burgos-Hernandez & Bruce Linebaugh
• 9:30 AM – Exhibitor & Student Poster Setup
• 10:30-11:00 AM – Networking & Break
• 11:00-1:15 PM – Lunch & Panel
• 1:15-1:30 PM – Networking & Break
• 1:30-2:15 PM – Breakout Session 1
• 2:15-2:30 PM – Networking & Break
• 2:30-3:15 PM – Breakout Session 2
• 3:30-4:00 PM Closing Remarks

RSVP required.

This is a free event, but donations are appreciated (suggested donation: $25/person).

This event is offered free of charge through the support of our partners and sponsors. Because space, materials, and hospitality are being reserved for each participant, we kindly ask that you register only if you plan to attend and notify us as soon as possible if your plans change. Your response helps us steward resources thoughtfully and ensure the best experience for all attendees.