

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 03:30 pm
- **Event Description**: The Virginia Biological Farming Conference brings together farmers, gardeners, consumers, educators, industry professionals, and advocates of sustainable, regenerative, biological, and organic agriculture. The 2026 Conference includes: 

- 8 optional pre-conference intensive workshops on Friday
- 56 concurrent sessions on Saturday and Sunday with over 60 speakers
- Locally-sourced farm meals prepared with ingredients purchased from local &amp; member farms
- Up to 50 agricultural tradeshow exhibitors
- Multiple networking opportunities

Conference highlights include a youth and teen program for ages 6-13, a local farm tour, a silent auction, and the popular ‘Farming is Funny’ Comedy Show. This year’s event also features a Buyer-Grower social, fireside chats, morning yoga for farmers, and book sales with author signings. The renowned Taste of Virginia Expo &amp; Market is a popular space within the Conference to enjoy samples and sales of Virginia food, beverages and handicrafts.

All Conference registrations include breakfast, lunch, and refreshments on Saturday and Sunday, each meal thoughtfully prepared with local ingredients contributed by local farms. 

Don't miss your chance to attend this fantastic event!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/roanoke/the-26th-annual-virginia-biological-farming-conference/200029463083318
- **Event Categories**: business, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, health-wellness, art, literary-art, comedy, yoga
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 48

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://vabf.org/2026-annual-agenda/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=roanoke-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Roanoke
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hotel Roanoke
- **lat**: 37.289826
- **long**: -79.904924
- **full address**: Hotel Roanoke, 2450 Cannaday Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012-6204, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming (https://allevents.in/org/vabf-virginia-association-for-biological-farming/27325326)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Hotel Roanoke, 2450 Cannaday Rd NE, Roanoke, VA 24012-6204, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** VABF Virginia Association for Biological Farming
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, workshops, exhibitions, health-wellness, art, literary-art, comedy, yoga
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The 26th annual Virginia Biological Farming Conference ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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