FAQ
Are volunteer opportunities available?
Yes! In exchange for 8-10 hours of service between Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, volunteers attend the conference for $60. Breakfast and lunch will beincluded with your registration. The volunteer application opens at the beginning of December.
Are scholarships available?
Yes! Scholarships are available to reduce the cost of attending the conference. Priority may be given to beginning farmers, veterans, historically underserved farmers, those who have not attended the conference before, and those for whom the cost is a financial barrier. The scholarship application is available in both English and Spanish; interpretation services will be available to attendees at the conference.
The adult scholarship rate is $60 for the full conference, $45 for the partial conference, and $0 for kids ages 3-17. Apply by December 20, 2025.
La solicitud de beca está disponible en inglés y en español. Habrá servicios de interpretación disponible para las personas que participen en la conferencia.
Are group rates available?
Yes! Group rates are available for student groups of five or more (35% discount) and partner organizations bringing a group of six or more farmers (15% discount). Contact registration@marbleseed.org before January 23 to apply for the group rates.
Can I get a refund if I can no longer attend the conference?
Partial refunds are available if you are unable to attend. A processing fee applies based on how close the refund request is to the conference. Contact registration@marbleseed.org if you need to request a refund.
Before January 7: 15% fee (85% refund)
January 8 – February 6: 25% fee (75% refund); no refund for add-on meals
February 7 – February 11: 50% fee (50% refund); no refund on add-on meals
No refunds after February 11
Do the conference meals accommodate different dietary restrictions/preferences?
Yes, meals at the conference are buffet style with vegetarian/vegan options. While we are not able to customize meals for every dietary need due to the size of the event, items are very thoroughly labelled with many flexible options to suit attendees' needs.