POST-FESTIVAL EVENT: Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026: Resilience

Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026: Resilience

Join farmers, gardeners, educators, students, community leaders, conservationists, and food system advocates for Milwaukee Urban AgCon 2026, a day dedicated to growing stronger, more resilient communities through urban agriculture.

This year’s theme, “Resilience,” celebrates the people and organizations working across Milwaukee to strengthen food access, care for our land, build community, and create a more sustainable local food system. The event will feature engaging speakers, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, networking, and opportunities to connect with others involved in urban agriculture and environmental education.

Monday, October 26, 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Registration opens at 8:00 AM Harold S. Vincent School of Agricultural Sciences Free and family-friendly

Registration is open for attendees, vendors, and sponsors. Learn more at www.mkeurbanagcon.com.

Schedule of Events

8 – 9 am – Registration 9 am – Welcome and Introductions 9:10 – Kickoff Speaker – Alice in Dairyland, Anastasia Poull 9:30 – Keynote Speaker – TBA 10:00 – Break 10:15 – Panel 1 – Strength From Within: Milwaukee’s Boots On The Ground 11:00 Break 11:15 – Panel 2 – Tomorrow’s Harvest: Milwaukee’s Green Teens 12:00 – Lunch – Stone Soup by Tricklebee Cafe 12:30 – TBA 1:00 – Workshop 1 – Food Talk: Understanding The Language of Food Sovereignty Workshop 2 – Water Wise: Native Landscaping for Water Management 1:45 – Break 2:00 – Workshop 3 – Deep Roots: Perennial Agriculture for Sustainability Workshop 4 – Farmers in Motion: Breathwork and Movements for The Field 2:45 – Break 3:00 – Workshop 5 – Market Matters: The History & Future of Farmers Markets Workshop 6 – Nature Journaling 101: A Beginner’s Guide Vendor Fair & Walking Tour – Noon to 4