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2026 AMERICAN ELDERERRY CONFERENCE
June 17-19th in Mt. Vernon, MO
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Three days of education, hands-on learning and networking with top American elderberry experts...
June 17-19, 2026
2026 American Elderberry Conference
Building a Sustainable Future in Health, Agroforestry & Industry
YOU'RE INVITED
The American Elderberry Conference is a yearly event that takes place in the heart of the American elderberry farming world, right here in the Midwest! This conference brings together scientists working on the latest American elderberry research in health and lifestyle. It brings in farmers who travel in from across the globe to learn the latest techniques to increase production and build sustainably. Included also are makers and innovators, who use American elderberries in various products available on the market. The American Elderberry Conference provides valuable insight into the elderberry industry and helps connect American farmers with businesses.
Each year the demand for elderberry products grow here in the USA. Elderberry researchers, farmers and product makers are on the forefront of this industry. Working together to unite and continue to build this marketable crop. The yearly American Elderberry Conference digs deep into farming techniques and helps guide farmers to get the best yield for their acreage. This conference educates product makers building or using a processing facility, as well as creating value added products. It also brings in the latest research in areas such as American elderberry for brain health, diet and more. The conference focuses on the industry as a whole and how to build that: whether it be through product innovations, commercial farming techniques, community, marketing and more…
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HIGHLIGHTS
American Elderberry - Steps to a Healthy Future
Immerse your brain in the latest research presented in health, food science and farming.
A Strong Community: Building an Industry from Scratch
Learn from the top marketing experts in building elderberry communities across the USA and why working together matters. Hear from elderberry processors, The Midwest Elderberry Coop and the latest in an elderberry value added grant in Georgia.
Focused on Farming. American Crops for the Future
The American Elderberry industry starts on American soil with our farmers. Learn how successful producers are striving for better yields, and how the future of your soil health can be key. Hear about the latest in livestock management and agroforestry that are incorporating American elderberries into their operations.
Possibilities in Processing & Crafting an Elderberry Business
Dive into hands-on fun with lots of education in this portion of the conference! Hear from elderberry experts processing their own products, learn the proper way to process elderberries and what range of products elderberries can be incorporated into.
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Schedule:
Wednesday and Thursday we will be at The University of Missouri's Southwest Research Extension and Education Center. Enjoy two days packed with information, lunch, snacks and vendors at the facility and we will tour their elderberry planting on Thursday. Presentations, presenters and schedule will be shared with ticket holders once finalized. Thursday evening, relax and network at the reception (more information coming soon). Friday, we will have a number of local elderberry farms available for you to tour.
Ticketing:
Tickets are $300 and include lunch on Wednesday and Thursday while we are at the Southwest Research Center facility. Friday a lunch break is included in-between tours that will be on your own to enjoy someplace in Mt. Vernon.
Reception:
Stay tuned for more information and separate tickets coming soon about the best reception we've had yet, held at Elder Farms!
Vendors:
We are much more limited on space this year and not sure if we'll be able to accommodate many more vendors. If you are interested, please send us an email.
Sponsors:
We are offering a number of sponsorship opportunities this year. If you would like to show your support for American elderberries, please visit the sponsorship page.
Lodging/Travel:
There are limited places in Mt. Vernon to stay, Springfield is around 30 minutes away and offers many. We are hopeful to be able to offer a lodging discount to certain places coming soon for ticket holders. The Springfield National Airport is around 30 minutes away and an economical airport to come in to.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Do you want to show support for this year's American Elderberry Conference? We would be thrilled to have you as a sponsor! What will your donation be part of? With sponsorships, we will be able to better provide funding for attendees to have memorable and educational experiences. Sponsorship money will go towards helping bring in some of our keynote speakers, providing hands on projects, and ensuring we can keep our dollars local to support the Mt. Vernon community. This year we are accepting monetary sponsorships but also a chance to be a sponsor by just sharing some of your awesome American elderberry products. Click the button below to learn more!
