Bi-State Organic Grain Conference
Join us for the inaugural 2027 Bi-State Organic Grain Conference, a partnership of Purdue University and Ohio State University, on January 6-7, 2027, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort Wayne, IN. This event brings together producers across Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and beyond to exchange practical knowledge and build community within the organic grain sector. Register now to secure your spot at this valuable learning and networking opportunity.
Pricing
Early bird pricing of $160 is available through December 4th.
After December 4th, a single registration will increase to $200. Online registration will be available until December 27th.
Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms in the Hilton Fort Wayne at the Grand Wayne Convention Center. Participants may use the following link to book at the block rate.
Program
Our program will begin at 9AM on January 6th and conclude at 3:30PM on January 7th. For information about exhibitor setup, please see our sponsorship section below. Doors open at 7AM on both days of the conference. Please see our general schedule below. Two tracks for breakout sessions will be offered this year: Crop Production and Farm Management.
January 6
- 9:00 AM - Farmer Keynote
- 10:15 AM - Exhibitor Networking
- 11:00 AM - Researcher Keynote
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:00 PM - Breakout sessions
- 2:00 PM - Breakout sessions
- 3:00 PM - Break and Exhibitor Networking
- 3:30 PM - Panel Discussion
- 4:45 PM - Trade Show Social sponsored by 2027 Networking Sponsors and Poster Session
- 7:00 PM - Dinner and Social Time on own
January 7
- 7:15 AM - Early Riser Sessions
- 8:30 AM - Researcher Keynote
- 9:30 AM - Breakout sessions
- 10:30 AM - Break and Exhibitor Networking
- 11:00 AM - Breakout sessions
- 12:00 PM - Lunch
- 1:30 PM - Breakout sessions
- 2:30 PM - Panel discussion
- 3:30 PM - Evaluations and Safe Travels!
2027 Keynote Speakers
Jack Geiger
Farmer Keynote - January7 6th, 9:15 AM
Will Glazik
Consultant Keynote - January 6th, 11 AM
Dr. Yichao Rui
Researcher Keynote - January 7th, 8:30 AM
Stats from Past Indiana and Ohio Organic Grain Events
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99%
indicated that OSU's OGC provided tools for farm profitability
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92%
indicated that they would apply ideas from the IOGFM to their farm
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350
attendees across Indiana and Ohio events in 2026
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8+
states and provinces represented
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99%
indicated that OSU's OGC provided tools for farm profitability
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92%
indicated that they would apply ideas from the IOGFM to their farm
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350
attendees across Indiana and Ohio events in 2026
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8+
states and provinces represented
Thank you to our 2027 networking sponsors!
Sponsorship Information
See below for a brief description of our sponsorship opportunities for the 2027 Bi-State Organic Grain Conference. Sponsors can register online using the link above.
| Networking Sponsor $2,000 [SOLD OUT] | Exhibitor Sponsor $1,000 | Advertising Sponsor $500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One paid registration | X | X | X |
| Exhibitor Space (3 sizes available) | X | X | - |
| Prominent Promotion | X | - | - |
| Basic Promotion | X | X | X |
| 8' Exhibitor Table | X | X | - |
| Brochures at Registration | - | - | X |
Three booth space sizes are available for 2027: 10x10, 15x15, and 20x20. All options include two chairs and access to electricity (20 amp). If you have larger equipment displays, priority will be given to exhibitors needing either 15x15 or 20x20 spaces. There will be an upcharge for conference forklift use of $200.
Exhibit setup will take place on January 5th from 1PM to 7PM. Teardown will take place after 3:30PM on January 7th.
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