Registration is now open for the 2026 Indiana Horticulture Conference and Small Farm Conference (IHSFC)—we hope you will join us!
The IHSFC will take place March 3–5 at the Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds and Conference Center. This newly combined conference brings together the Indiana Horticulture Conference and the Indiana Small Farm Conference. Attendees can expect the same high-quality, timely content found at those conferences in past years, along with opportunities to learn, connect, enjoy local food, and engage with a wide range of agricultural organizations and commercial vendors through an expanded trade expo.
Program Overview
Day 1 – Tuesday (3/3):
Sessions will cover business practices, resilient agriculture, food safety, fruit, labor, flowers, and vegetables. A Cider Contest will also take place. CCA, CCH, and PARP credits will be available.
Day 2 – Wednesday (3/4):
Topics include livestock, urban agriculture, flower production, business practices, food safety, fruit, and niche opportunities. The keynote presentation will be delivered by Marty Travis https://spence-farm.com/
Day 3 – Thursday (3/5):
Sessions will focus on business practices, flowers, vegetables, livestock, urban agriculture, and more. A facilitated networking luncheon will be held where you can meet with other farmers to discuss opportunities and challenges you’re facing in your operation.
The full conference schedule can be viewed here: https://indianahortconference.org/schedule-2026/
Trade Expo & Networking
The trade expo will be open all three days. Additional networking opportunities will be available on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings, including a poster session highlighting research efforts and on-farm innovation.
Registration Details
Register here: https://puext.in/IHSFC26
Registration fees are as follows:
- 3-day registration: $240
- 2-day registration: $160
- 1-day registration: $85
Registration includes lunches, breaks, and Tuesday and Wednesday evening networking socials.
Online registration will remain open through February 24 at 12:00 PM. On-site registration will be available during the conference; however, meals and snacks will not be included.
Interested in participating in our trade show or sponsoring the conference? Find more information here https://indianahortconference.org/ or email ljollybr@purdue.edu