East Lyme Giving Garden volunteers gathered behind crates of freshly harvested vegetables

Regen Ag Weekend 2027

Presented by farmers and gardeners for farmers and gardeners

January 8–10, 2027East Lyme High School · East Lyme, Connecticut, USA

Proceeds will be donated to organizations growing food for those facing food insecurity within our communities.

Hosted by the East Lyme Giving Garden (opens in a new tab)

Explore the weekend

A thought-provoking weekend for growers.

Join us for a weekend of stimulating presentations from expert growers, educators, and practitioners. There will be plenty of time to discuss your growing questions, meet the presenters, and trade practical ideas with other farming and gardening enthusiasts.

13featured presenters
2full conference days
5Saturday breakout choices
4interactive panels & Q&As

Featured presenters

Experience shared from the field, classroom, and community

Meet the growers, educators, scientists, nutrition practitioners, and storytellers leading this year’s conversations.

Portrait of Kathleen DiChiara

Presenter

Kathleen DiChiara

Nutrition educator · Rhode to Health, Inc.

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Cass Gilmore outdoors with his dog

Presenter

Cass Gilmore

Third-generation cranberry farmer · Benson's Pond

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Two volunteers working together among mature crops at the East Lyme Giving Garden

Hosted by the East Lyme Giving Garden

Growing food. Feeding families. Sharing knowledge.

The East Lyme Giving Garden is proud to host this important event. The Giving Garden addresses food insecurity in New London County by growing and donating nutrient-dense produce with support from volunteers, local businesses, and organizations. A key component of the Giving Garden’s mission is promoting regenerative growing methods and nutritional awareness.

Learn about the Giving Garden → (opens in a new tab)

Meals & networking

Keep the conversation going

Gather Friday at Flanders Fish Market, choose an optional Café Sol lunch for either or both conference days, and reserve a place at Saturday’s group dinner buffet.

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A colorful harvest of fresh green peppers from the Giving Garden
High-school poster-session participant standing beside trays of seedlings at the East Lyme Giving Garden.

Sunday · 12:00–1:15 PM

Student Poster Session Opportunity

High school and college students are invited to share work on farming, gardening, conservation, the environment, or a related topic.

Poster Session

Conference venue

East Lyme High School

30 Chesterfield Road
East Lyme, CT 06333

Convenient to I-95 and I-395. Conference attendees should use the school’s main entrance.

Locations & directions

January 8–10, 2027 · East Lyme, Connecticut

Come ready to learn, question, and grow.