2026 Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference
February 6, 2026 8:30AM - 3:00PM
Registration Deadline: January 28, 2026 - 05:00PM
The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Contact: Sarah Bowman at sarah.bowman@macd.org or call 616-842-5852 Ext. 5 or Charles Gould at gouldm@msu.edu or 616-834-2812.
Join us at the 6th Annual Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference for a day of learning and valuable networking! The title of this year’s conference is Cultivating Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and aims to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty while building long-term resilience in their farming operations. The conference takes a holistic approach to farm sustainability by addressing financial resilience through market diversification, market changes for 2026, and sound accounting practices; personal resilience by focusing on mental health support and improving communication skills; and environmental resilience through understanding regulatory changes, implementing regenerative livestock practices, and adapting to climate patterns.
Agricultural sustainability requires farmers to thrive not just survive, balancing economic viability with environmental stewardship and personal well-being. By combining insights from economists, MSU Extension researchers, and other agricultural professionals with real-world wisdom from practicing farmers, this year’s Cultivating Resilience conference aims to equip attendees with practical tools and strategies to navigate uncertainty while building long-term resilience in their farming operations.
The Ottawa Conservation District, Allegan Conservation District, and ODC Network partner annually with MSU Extension and Ottawa County to host Cultivating Resilience Winter Conference.
Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: The Pinnacle Center, 3330 Highland Dr, Hudsonville, MI 49426
Cost: FREE – Includes complimentary light breakfast and lunch. RUP & CCA credits will be available
Additionally, we’ll have a wide variety of agricultural businesses and conservation organization exhibitor booths for attendees to network with and learn about resources available in West Michigan between sessions. The more you chat with our exhibitors, the better a chance you have of winning some awesome door prizes!
Registration is now open and will close by January 29th at 5 PM. Walk-in registration is not guaranteed, so please register in advance to secure your spot!
The agenda can be found here.
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