In-Person, On-Farm

Soil & Climate Alliance

Summer Network Meeting

Rodale Institute | June 16-18, 2026

On behalf of the entire Soil & Climate Alliance team, welcome! We are excited to gather in Pennsylvania for our 2026 Summer Network Meeting: a three-day, in-person convening grounded in soil health science and designed to accelerate systems alignment across the regenerative landscape.

This year, we will meet at the intersection of long-term organic research and the next phase of regenerative market development. Together, farmers, brands, certifiers, researchers, investors, and supply-chain leaders will deepen shared understanding, strengthen cross-sector relationships, and advance the practical collaboration required to scale regenerative outcomes with integrity.

Here’s what we’ll explore together:

  • On-farm immersion in soil health science, research trials, and measurable outcomes

  • Alignment across standards, verification systems, and market signals

  • Facilitated design sessions to strengthen value-chain coordination and reduce fragmentation

  • Infrastructure gaps and opportunities across measurement, farmer economics, policy, and procurement

Meeting Materials

Regenerative Field Day | June 16

🌿 Rodale Institute Field Day | Kutztown, PA

We will kick off the Summer ’26 Network Meeting with a full-day immersion at Rodale Institute — one of the most influential centers of organic and regenerative agricultural research in the world.

Through field tours and facilitated dialogue with researchers and practitioners, participants will explore long-term trials, soil health innovations, and the evolving science connecting farming practices to measurable outcomes. Meals throughout the day will be shared on the farm, offering a true farm-to-table experience that reflects the systems we are working to strengthen.

Logistics note: The field day begins bright and early on June 16. We strongly recommend arriving on June 15 to participate fully and minimize travel stress.

Strategy, Alignment & Systems Collaboration | June 17-18

🌿 Americus Hotel | Allentown, PA

Following our on-farm immersion at Rodale Institute, our focus shifts from field to framework.

Over the course of Wednesday (full day) and Thursday (half day), we will engage in learning sessions, structured dialogue, and facilitated design workshops focused on advancing greater coherence across regenerative outcomes, verification systems, supply-chain incentives, and investment strategies.

Wednesday, June 17 will center on deep learning and collaborative design. Through cross-sector dialogue and structured working sessions, participants will examine infrastructure gaps, farmer economics, measurement frameworks, policy signals, and emerging commercial pathways. The day is designed to move beyond discussion and toward actionable alignment across the value chain, with dedicated collaboration time to clarify priorities and reduce fragmentation across programs and partners.

On Wednesday evening, we will return to Rodale Institute for a shared farm-to-table gathering on the farm — creating space for continued exchange, relationship-building, and reflection in the living systems that anchor our work.

Thursday, June 18 will focus on synthesis and forward momentum. Through targeted working sessions, we will refine shared priorities, align around near-term opportunities for measurable progress, and clarify next steps for collaboration across farmers, brands, certifiers, researchers, and funders.

Together, these two days are structured to translate insight into coordinated action, strengthening the connective infrastructure required to scale regenerative agriculture with integrity.

Summer 2025 Meeting Speakers

  • Sarah Andrysiak

    Senior Director of Climate & Agriculture, Soil & Climate Alliance

  • Adam Chappell

    Owner/Operator, Chappell Farm

  • Graham Christensen

    Founder and President, GC Resolve

  • Taylor Herren

    Farm Program Manager, Soil & Climate Initiative

  • Jessica Hulse Dillon

    Senior Director, Soil & Climate Alliance

  • Adam Kotin

    Managing Director, Soil & Climate Initiative

  • Cameron Miller

    Chief Executive of Business Strategy, Non-GMO Project

  • Mary Purdy, MS, RDN

    Managing Director, Nutrient Density Alliance

  • More Speakers

    Coming Soon

Hotel Accommodations

Our discounted room block is available at the historic Americus Hotel in downtown Allentown, PA. All learning and working sessions (June 17–18) will take place on-site at the Americus, making it the central hub for programming, informal conversations, and networking.

Rooms are limited this year; please book early to secure the discounted rate: Hotel booking link

Recommended travel dates:

  • Arrive: Monday, June 15 (to be ready for the early field day on June 16)

  • Depart: Thursday, June 18 (after the half-day close)

Room block deadline: May 1, 2026 (or until rooms sell out)

Travel + Transportation

Flying In

Allentown, Pennsylvania is accessible from several major airports, offering flexibility depending on your travel origin and schedule.

🌾Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE)
Approximately 5 miles from the Americus Hotel (10-minute drive).

🌾Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Approximately 70 miles (about 1 hour 15 minutes by car).

🌾Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Approximately 80 miles (about 1 hour 20 minutes by car).

When selecting flights, we recommend arriving on Monday, June 15 to ensure you are ready for the early field day departure to Rodale Institute on the morning of June 16.

Rental Cars (Recommended)

For this year’s gathering, renting a car is strongly encouraged. Because our program includes on-farm programming at Rodale Institute (approximately 30 minutes from the hotel), rental cars provide the greatest flexibility and reliability for:

🌾Travel between airport and hotel

🌾Transportation to and from Rodale Institute

🌾Independent travel scheduling

🌾Exploring the surrounding region if desired

While we will help facilitate informal carpool coordination closer to the event, securing a rental car ensures autonomy and reduces logistical constraints.

For any meeting questions, contact any member of our team:

Jessica Hulse Dillon, Senior Director: jhulsedillon@soilclimatealliance.org

Justine Ghai, Program Manager: jghai@soilclimatealliance.org