2025 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit

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Join us for the 2025 San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit on Friday February 28th and Saturday March 1st. This year’s event will be held on Lopez Island and will consist of in-person workshops during the day and an evening community social at the Lopez Community Center on Friday, and an in-person conference day on Saturday at Lopez School.

This year our theme is inspired by the name of the newly developed San Juan County Food System Plan, prepared by the San Juan County Food System Team. The plan is rooted in goals that focus on creating a resilient food future, including a focus on scaling up local food production. As this plan was created with input from many different perspectives and layers of feedback from our community, it seemed fitting to use it as a guide for our continued connections and educational opportunities. In developing the content for this year’s event, we were not only guided by the food systems plan. We also used the valuable responses to our evaluations from the 2024 Summit and our 2024 Community Survey.

We are thrilled to welcome Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin to Lopez Island as our keynote speaker. The CEO of Tree-Range Farms, Reginaldo leads a visionary enterprise that is transforming the food system through regenerative land practices, animal health, and family farmer profitability and sustainability.

The San Juan Islands Agriculture Summit is a valued annual event that provides a unique opportunity for the food and agricultural community from across the islands, and beyond, to gather. Designed as a space for inspiration, education, and camaraderie, the Ag Summit features a keynote, hands-on workshops, presentations by farmers and regional specialists, panel discussions, meals and social events.

7am - 1pm Summit Hub and gathering space at the . Summit participants are invited to stop by at their convenience throughout the day to check out the trade show, ask questions, enjoy a cup of coffee, and see friends.

9 - 11:30am AM Workshops held around the island

11:30- 1:15 pm Pre-ordered lunch options available for pick-up, trade show, and networking at Lopez Community Center (Subscribe to the Summit Mailing list to ensure you receive up to date info on lunch options!)

1:30 - 4pm PM Workshops held around the island

5 - 8pm Small Plates, Big Table Join us at a community gathering at the Lopez Center for conversation, food and a talk by our keynote, Reginaldo.

7am - 10:30am Everyone will gather in-person at the Lopez Island School. Breakfast and keynote by Reginaldo Hasslet-Marroquin to start the day. We will also hear an overview of the food system plan and have a chance to engage in some visioning for the future. The first round of breakout sessions begin after a break and opportunity to check out the trade show.

11am - 4:30pm Three breakout session time slots will make up the day. We’ll come together for lunch, camaraderie and announcements in between Session 1 and 2.

4:40 - 5pm To wrap up the day of learning, we will convene for some closing statements and integration, ending at 5pm. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day.

5-9pm Join us for a fun, social evening at Midnight's Farm!

A limited number of scholarships are available. See details below.

Friday

• Workshops: Early Bird $32 each / Regular Registration $40

Saturday

• All day conference: Early Bird $120 / Regular Registration $150; includes all day programming, coffee/ tea, breakfast & lunch

Under 18: Attendance is free for participants under 18 years of age. Email: [email protected] for a registration code. Youth must be accompanied by an adult.

For other information, find us at: https://extension.wsu.edu/sanjuan/ag-summit/

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Summit organizers are committed to making the event fulfilling for farmers and producers so this year, we are planning to include youth programming on Saturday, March 1st. If you are interested in learning more about programming for youth, sign up below and we'll be in touch.

Sign up for youth programming info.

The San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit is committed to hosting an event that is accessible to people of a range of income levels and socio-economic backgrounds. In order to do this, we offer a limited number of scholarships to access tickets to both Friday workshops and the Saturday conference day. The scholarships are awarded on a self-identified need basis. We do not require income verification, or any means to prove need.

Scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis. A portion of the scholarships are reserved for beginning farmers.

Complete Scholarship application here.

• Please be sure to bundle up and bring extra layers! Most workshops will be held outside.
• Please wear sturdy boots.
• To reduce possible spread of animal and plant pathogens between farms, please clean and sanitize footwear prior to attending on-farm events.
• Food may be available to purchase or pre-order at the Lopez Center. (More details to come!) Feel free to bring your own lunch and gather at the Lopez Center to eat and socialize.

• Breakfast and lunch are included in Saturday ticket price and will be provided at the Lopez Island School.
• You will select Saturday sessions to attend day-of.

Note that the ferries are subject to delays.

If you need housing, we will be providing a list of options for you to self-book, including some first-come first-serve discounts at local accommodations. Make sure you are subscribed to the Summit mailing list to receive updates.

For questions or concerns, contact us at [email protected] or call (360) 370-7664.

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Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities and special needs who contact [email protected] or 360 370-7667 at least two weeks prior to the event. Extension programs are available to all without discrimination.

The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed by presenters at the SJI Ag Summit are their own and do not necessarily represent the views or policies of WSU.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions? Email [email protected] or (360) 370-7664.

Is there a virtual option to attend the Summit? No. The 2025 Ag Summit is in-person only.

Can I bring my pets? No. Pets are not allowed at our Summit venues.

Can I update my registration information? Yes, you can add new tickets by going to the Eventbrite site.

What is the refund policy? Full refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) granted for any reason up to when registration closes on February 21.

Full refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) granted due to illness up to 1 day before the event, February 27.

Partial refunds (minus Eventbrite fees) granted upon review up to one day before the event, February 27.

Other refunds considered upon request to [email protected].

How can I help support this great effort? If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities please contact [email protected].

Become a sponsor!

Make an investment in our local agricultural community by becoming a sponsor. The generosity of our sponsors is greatly appreciated and will be noted in our Summit materials and during events. Sponsorships support our ability to provide scholarships and keep our registration costs low.

Contact rebecca.moore1@wsu.edu or call (360) 370-7664 to become a sponsor.

Host or Publisher WSU San Juan County Extension