Annual Meeting

2026 Annual Meeting

2026

March 11 on Zoom + March 12 at The Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR

Save the date! Tickets available Nov. 1

PERMACULTURE DESIGNER, OSU INSTRUCTOR, & DOCUMENTARY VIDEOGRAPHER

Biodiverse Farming Systems from Around the World + How to Develop a Biodiversity Plan

Andrew Millison

REGENERATIVE ORGANIC CERTIFICATION, TROON VINEYARDS

Soil Biodiversity and Regenerative Farming

Darcey Howard + Garret Long

OREGON FLORA PROJECT, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY

Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest and their Benefits

Linda Hardison + David James

Lunch by chef Jack Strong

Join us for an unforgettable lunch crafted by award-winning Chef Jack Strong, a James Beard-nominated chef celebrated for his co-authored cookbook, The New Native American Cuisine. A proud Siletz Indian, Chef Strong showcases the rich flavors of the Willamette Valley through a focus on local native foods, honoring his heritage and Oregon roots.

Photo by Ross Maloof

Don’t miss our keystone event!

Join us and your fellow LIVE community on March 12th at the Chehalem Cultural Center for a fun day of celebration and learning! Included in your ticket:

Three educational talks
Catered coffee & breakfast pastries + lunch buffet
LIVE sustainable wine bar
Poster session by academic partners