From Soil Health to Community Wellbeing

November 10-12, 2026 · Fort Myers, Florida

Why Attend?

Welcome to the Annual ECHO International Agriculture Conference

Join us for three days of inspiration, collaboration, and actionable learning at the ECHO International Agriculture Conference, taking place November 10-12, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Come collaborate with practitioners, researchers, and educators dedicated to defeating hunger and improving lives through sustainable agriculture and community development. Through plenary sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities, explore this year's theme, Rooted Resilience: From Soil Health to Community Wellbeing, and discover practical solutions that strengthen both ecosystems and communities worldwide.

Highlights include:

  • Inspiring stories of agricultural challenges and triumphs
  • Transferrable principles for real-world impact
  • Meaningful connections with like-minded global changemakers

Come celebrate over 30 years of networking and learning together. Let's deepen our roots, share practical knowledge, and grow resilience from soil health to community wellbeing.

When
Tuesday - Thursday November 10-12, 2026

Optional post-conference opportunities are available on Friday, November 13. When registering, you can select an additional day as an 'add-on' to extend your experience.

Where
Fort Myers, Florida ECHO Global Farm & Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel
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33rd Annual Event

Voices who are rewriting how we think about soil, community, and the future of agriculture.

Joel Salatin photo
Joel Salatin

Farmer & Author

Polyface Farms
Chris Trump photo
Chris Trump

Founder

Biomei
Patrick Trail photo
Patrick Trail

Director

ECHO Asia
Join the Event Registration fees do not include lodging.

International Guests: Please do not register if you do not yet have a visa to come to the United States. 

For visa applicants, scholarships, and student discounts please email conference@echonet.org for further instructions.

One-Day Pass

$ 195

Lodging not included.

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Attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday

  • Morning Plenary Sessions Yes
  • Lunch Yes
  • Afternoon Workshops Yes
  • Evening SessionsYes

Conference Registration

$ 450

Early bird rate — save $45!
Regular price $495

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  • Morning Plenary Sessions Yes
  • Lunches Yes
  • Afternoon Workshops Yes
  • Evening SessionsYes
  • Conference ResourcesYes
  • Closing CelebrationYes

Spouse Registration

$ 295

Lodging not included.

Join your spouse for the full conference experience!

  • Morning Plenary Sessions Yes
  • Lunches Yes
  • Afternoon Workshops Yes
  • Evening SessionsYes
  • Conference ResourcesYes
  • Closing CelebrationYes

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Additional Learning

We are offering two post-conference workshops this year on Friday, November 13, providing an opportunity to take a deeper dive into topics of interest.

Korean Natural Farming — Led by Chris Trump (Biomei), this full-day workshop takes you deep into the living world beneath your feet, exploring how Indigenous Microorganisms and traditional Korean and Japanese methods are revitalizing soils and rebuilding community well-being.

Green Manure Cover Crop Systems — Led by Nathan Deboer, this full-day workshop covers practical approaches to building soil fertility and sustainability through cover cropping.

You can add either workshop to your registration as a "ticket add-on." Both run Friday, November 13, so be sure to have this in mind when finalizing your lodging arrangements.

Travel Plans

The ECHO International Agriculture Conference follows a unique format: plenary sessions each morning at the hotel, followed by lunch and hands-on learning at the ECHO Global Farm each afternoon.

  1. Arrival Plan to arrive Monday evening, Nov 9, or early Tuesday morning.
  2. 6:30 AM Breakfast & Check-In Crowne Plaza Hotel Breakfast is included for hotel guests.
  3. 8:00 AM Welcome, Devotions & Announcements Crowne Plaza Ballroom
  4. 9:00 AM Morning Sessions Crowne Plaza Ballroom
  5. 12:15 PM Lunch ECHO Global Farm
  6. 1:30 PM Afternoon Sessions ECHO Global Farm
  7. Evening Dinner on Your Own Tue & Wed
  8. 7:30 PM Evening Sessions Tue & Wed Crowne Plaza Ballroom
  9. 6:30 PM Conference Celebration Thursday Crowne Plaza Ballroom
  10. Friday Post-Conference Workshops Optional add-on workshops on Friday, Nov 13 at the ECHO Global Farm.
  11. Departure Plan to depart Friday — or Friday evening / Saturday if you're staying for the post-conference workshops.
Lodging

Conveniently located near the ECHO Global Farm, the Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast Hotel hosts morning plenary sessions and evening breakout sessions. Lunch (provided by ECHO) and afternoon workshops take place at the ECHO Global Farm.

Please note that the conference registration fee does not include your hotel stay, and you will need to book your room directly through the hotel. To book a reservation for the ECHO Conference at the Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast please follow the booking link, enter your dates or call reservations at 855-639-8440 and ask for ECHO Conference group rate or mention group code ECH.

Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel lobby
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel
Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel

Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast Hotel

9931 Interstate Commerce Drive

Call 855-639-8440 and mention the code "ECH" to get the event rate

Book Your Hotel Room Online

Hotel Information

The conference hotel offers comfortable accommodations with complimentary breakfast and convenient access to conference activities.

Group Rate: Mention code "ECH" when booking to receive the conference rate.

Transportation

Transportation is provided from the Crowne Plaza Gulf Coast Hotel to and from ECHO's Global Farm each day. If you have your own vehicle, you are welcome to drive yourself.

Conference Locations

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Ft. Myers Gulf Coast Hotel

9931 Interstate Commerce Drive, Fort Myers, FL

Farm: ECHO Global Farm

Directions To The Hotel
Directions To The Farm

Arrival By Car

The conference hotel is located at the Alico Road exit (128) on I-75.

Arrival by Plane

The hotel offers complimentary transportation to and from the Fort Myers airport. We highly recommend that you book all travel to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW).

There are several large international airports within 2-4 hours drive from the conference including Fort Lauderdale (FLL), Miami (MIA), Tampa (TPA), and Orlando (MCO). We do not recommend flying into these airports unless you can arrange your own transportation to Fort Myers, as we are unable to assist with airport transportation to these airports. You may be able to share a ride with another delegate.

International Travelers Info
Food & Drink

Breakfast

If you are a paying guest at the Crowne Plaza Fort Myers Gulf Coast Hotel, breakfast is included.

Lunch

Lunch is provided each day at the ECHO® Global Farm.

Dinner

Thursday's evening conference celebration is included in your conference registration Please plan to make your own dinner arrangements on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.

There are many restaurants within a short complementary shuttle ride or walking distance of the conference hotel. Below we have provided some resources if you are looking for a place to eat:

Gulf Coast Town Center Directory


The resources and networking opportunities that make the ECHO International Agriculture Conference unique are available year-round through ECHOcommunity.org

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