November 18 & 19, 2026
Pyle Center | University of Wisconsin–Madison
Planning for the 2026 Summit is underway!
See below for venue and sponsorship information.
Stay tuned for more updates!
The 2023 Farmland Summit brought together farm leaders, change agents, policymakers, and practitioners from around the upper Midwest to dig into critical challenges and opportunities related to farmland access and transfer. Participants gathered to learn, share, and connect around an array of issues such as financing, tenure, conservation, and transfer.
Farmland Summit 2023
Day 1 Overview
Plenary speakers and panels will frame critical challenges, opportunities, and success stories around farmland access and transfer in the upper Midwest and nationally. The day will focus on building common understanding, identifying opportunities for regional and cross-state collaboration, and drawing attention to gaps and opportunities at state and local levels. In part, this day aims to engage state and local decision makers with the goal of building policy support for farmland access and transfer issues.
Day 2 Overview
The day will provide opportunities to connect with fellow participants and dig into specific topics, questions, and best practices related to an array of topics including but not limited to:
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Challenges and opportunities for emerging farmers
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Farmland succession and transfer
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Equity and justice in farmland access
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Public policy and planning strategies for farmland access and transfer
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Collective models for farmland ownership and tenure
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Innovative financing models; farmland financing and access to capital
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Farmland conservation and protection
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Financial readiness for farmland access or transfer
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Opportunities for regional and multi-state collaboration
Venue
University of Wisconsin–Madison
702 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706
The Summit will be held at the
Pyle Center in Madison, Wisconsin.
Lodging
Photo by Nick Kreevich, courtesy of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
7855 Century Boulevard, Chanhassen, MN 55317
There is a room block reserved for Summit participants at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, just a few minutes east of the Arboretum.
Use this special link to book your reservation by November 7th to receive the group rate. When booking, make sure to enter the correct dates and use the block code RTC, if the block rate does not automatically appear.
If you would rather, call the front desk at 952-401-8850 to book. To receive the group rate, please reference the Renewing The Countryside event.
Book by November 7!
Inclusion & Accessibility
We are striving to reduce barriers to participation in the Summit. With registration closing in a few days, we have now closed the financial support form, but please email catie@rtcinfo.org with any last-minute requests or questions.
Become a Sponsor
Our sponsors make the Farmland Summit possible! For information on sponsorship levels and to become a sponsor, click the button below or email info@rtcinfo.org.
2023 Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
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Contact Summit Organizers
If you have additional questions, need help registering, or have special requests related to the Summit, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@rtcinfo.org
The Summit is hosted by the Farmland Access Hub, a consortium of entities working together to improve farmland access for emerging farmers, and organized by Renewing the Countryside