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FARM & FOOD SYMPOSIUM + TILTH CONFERENCE

This year’s Tilth Conference will be presented in collaboration with the Spokane Conservation District’s (SCD) Farm & Food Symposium to represent farms of all sizes across Washington! 

We’re bringing together growers, organizations, food system activists, researchers, and educators to learn, network, and celebrate together in Spokane Valley, WA, on November 12-15.

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Farm & Food Symposium + Tilth Conference

📅 November 12-15
📍 CenterPlace Regional Event Center
2426 N Discovery Pl, Spokane Valley, WA 99216

Register Before October 28th

Meet Your 2025 Guest Speakers

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Vivian Kaloxilos

Soil ecologist and Founder of Docterre

Vivian helps farmers regenerate soil life, restore ecosystems, and build resilience through the power of the soil food web. She combines scientific expertise with practical, on-farm solutions for farmer-led regeneration.

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Todd Harrington

Soil Food Web consultant and Founder of Harrington’s Organic Land Care

Todd draws on 35+ years of experience to share proven strategies for healthier soils and crops. From small farms to 250,000-acre operations, his ecological approach helps producers improve soil function, nutrient density and resilience without synthetic inputs.

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Erin Martin

Founder of FreshRX Oklahoma

Erin leads at the intersection of healthcare and agriculture. Through her work in food is medicine programs, she’s showing how nutrient-dense food grown in living soils can transform chronic disease care and community health.

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Valerie Segrest

Native Plants and Foods Institute

Valerie brings decades of food sovereignty work and Indigenous knowledge that’s healing communities across the Pacific Northwest. Her passion for traditional food systems and culturally grounded education will inspire every farmer, advocate and food lover in the room.

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James Cassidy

Oregon State University

James Cassidy is bringing his legendary “Soil! - What It Is & How It Works” presentation that has captivated over 30,000 students. Get ready to discover why soil is the foundation of everything we do and learn the fundamentals every human should know about what keeps us alive.


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SCD’s Farm and Food Program will kick things off November 12-13 with workshops and panel discussions focused on the vital link between soil and human health, advocation for transparency and integrity in the food system.

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Tilth Conference programming will include four tracks of educational sessions and engaging keynote speakers, November 13-14. Conference goers will have many opportunities to network and socialize both Thursday and Friday evenings.

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SCD's Advanced Soil Health Day (Friday)

Choose between Tilth's Programming or SCD's advanced soil health day when you select your ticket. Only 65 spots available.

Early Bird Registration

Save on registration by getting your tickets by Friday, October 10!

  • Wednesday & Thursday tickets: $275 (Early Bird) / $300 (Regular Price)
  • Thursday & Friday tickets: $275 (Early Bird) / $300 (Regular Price)
  • Wednesday, Thursday & Friday tickets: $450 (Early Bird) / $500 (Regular Price)
  • Friday – Tilth Conference Programming tickets: $225 (Regular Price)
  • Friday – SCD Advanced Programming: $200 (Regular Price)

Thank You to Our 2025 Conference Sponsors

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Hotel Recommendation:
Mirabeau Park Hotel & Convention Center

1100 N. Sullivan Rd.
Spokane Valley, WA 99037

  • Group name: Farm & Food/Tilth Conference
  • Rate: $119 per night. This rate is available until Monday, November 3.
  • Complimentary shuttle service each morning and afternoon to and from Center Place.
  • Each room comes with one voucher good for either an appetizer or “house” beverage each night.
  • Round trip airport service available at $60 per room. Must reserve at least one week in advance.
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