Our Annual Gathering is a great opportunity for farmers, local food buyers, and other community food system partners to connect, meet Known & Grown staff, and direct K&G’s priorities for 2026. Spend the afternoon with us at Pierce Creek, owned by Known & Grown farmers Kent & Rachelle, and enjoy amazing, local food among good company.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
•Known & Grown farmers
•Sustainable farmers interested in learning more about K&G
•Local food buyers (grocers, restaurants, caterers)
•Farmer support organizations
•Farmers market managers
•Organizations working in food systems
SCHEDULE:
1-2pm: Networking
Get to know farmers and community partners while enjoying some food and drinks.
2-245pm: Known & Grown Updates
Meet the Known & Grown staff, learn about important Known & Grown updates and programs for 2026, ask any questions you might have, and provide feedback and guidance on where you’d like to see our organization go in the future.
245-4pm: Community Learning Circles
We will break out into smaller groups to discuss topics (generated in real time) that are important to you, related to farming and the food system.
ADDITIONAL INFO:
Dress Code:
•Casual
Parking:
•Pierce Creek has a large parking lot
Food & Beverages:
•We will provide snacks, and the first drink is on us. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Children:
•You are welcome to bring children along to this event. Please include them in your registration.
Accessibility:
•The restaurant has an ADA-compliant entrance and accessible parking near the entrance
•Seating will be available throughout this event
•The event will be indoors. Masks are not required, but it will be a mask-friendly space.
•Noise: The space may become noisy during networking and discussion times.
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