Climate-Resilient Land Stewardship: Pre-Conference 2026

The Permaculture and Land Stewardship in a Changing Climate pre-conference event is scheduled for Wednesday, January 21, 2026, from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Asilomar Conference Grounds, featuring on-site registration. This session brings together foundational knowledge keepers to share practical land management strategies, positioning permaculture as a vital tool for addressing climate change. It emphasizes the relevance of permaculture and traditional ecological knowledge on national, international, and environmental levels, making it accessible for land practitioners, climate advocates, and curious individuals seeking sustainable, culturally grounded solutions. The event is part of the broader EcoFarm pre-conference activities, which also include the EcoFarm Field Day at Paicines Ranch on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, complete with an organic lunch. That field day focuses on diverse, integrated farming systems through real-world observations from experienced farmers and ranchers implementing regenerative approaches. Tours highlight innovative organic farms like Live Earth Farm, JSM Organics, and Paicines Ranch, showcasing regenerative soil management, diversified cropping systems, organic livestock integration, and on-farm innovations. At Live Earth Farm, visitors learn about nutrient, crop, soil, water, and pest management while building long-term resilience and sustainability. The farm collaborates with a nonprofit partner to engage youth and families in land-based learning, demonstrating how regenerative practices support productive farming and thriving ecosystems. To mark Live Earth Farm's 30-year anniversary, the event includes a discussion group with Tom Broz and his farm crew, plus a 20-minute movie produced by Anne Hamersky. Overall, these pre-conference events provide hands-on insights into permaculture principles applied in changing climates, regenerative agriculture, and ecological stewardship, offering inspiration and practical knowledge for sustainable farming and land management in real-world settings.