The 2026 Annual Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference
March 16, 2026 in Malvern, PA
conference Registration
Each year, the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference celebrates the people and partnerships that are driving a more resilient and equitable regional food system. Join farmers, millers, maltsters, bakers, brewers, distillers, cooks, and consumers for three days of practical learning, community connection, and inspiration — from soil to sourdough, malt to market, and everything in between.
The 2026 Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference will be held at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center
30 E. Swedesford Rd / Malvern, PA 19355
CONFERENCE tickets + registration
Conference Tickets include a light breakfast during registration and a buffet lunch. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided during the evening Grain-to-Glass Tasting.
Help bring the Mid-Atlantic Grain Fair and Conference to life while connecting with an inspiring community working across the regional grain value chain. We’re seeking 10–15 volunteers to support event operations during:
The Grain Fair — Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Rodale Institute
The Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference — Monday, March 16, 2026 at the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center
Volunteer roles span a range of support needs, and volunteers will be able to select their top areas of interest when completing the Volunteer Interest Form.
In exchange for your support:
Volunteer for one shift and receive a 50% discount on conference registration
Volunteer for two or more shifts (with at least one shift during the conference on March 16) and receive a 100% discount on conference registration
Volunteer shifts are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once you submit the form, we’ll follow up to confirm availability and assignments.
Volunteer with the Mid-Atlantic Grain Conference
CONFERENCE SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
Hotel Information
Stay where the conference comes together. Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge is our official conference hotel—just minutes from the Penn State Conference Center with a complimentary shuttle between locations. It’s also where we’ll wrap up the day with our Grain to Glass Tasting, making it easy to go from sessions to socializing without missing a beat. Conference guests receive a discounted rate, spacious suites, and a full cooked-to-order breakfast, all in one convenient home base. Book early to secure the conference rate before rooms fill.
THE MID-ATLANTIC GRAIN CONFERENCE IS MADE POSSIBLE
BY OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS:
This work is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here for more information
or contact <lindsay@commongrainalliance.org>