Registration Fees & Deadlines

Full Conference Registration (Main Event)

Full conference registration includes all events Saturday evening through Tuesday, as well as the following meals:

  • breakfast Sunday, Monday & Tuesday
  • Welcome Reception on Saturday evening
  • Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Reception on Monday evening

Pre-Conference field trips and short courses are not included in the conference registration fees.

Door Registration is Not Guaranteed

Advance registration ended October 1. Registration for pre-conference events is now closed; we will not be taking registration at the door for pre-conference events on Friday or Saturday.

The main conference is also at capacity; door registration is not guaranteed.  If you still need to register, please come to the registration table on the 3rd floor of the Sheraton after 10:15am on Sunday, 10/17.  If there are any cancellations, door registrations will be available for $295*.

* A one-year membership to CFSC is included in the non-member full registration rate. Learn more about CFSC membership.

Single Day Conference Registration

Sunday – $100 late registration rate (does not include breakfast or morning plenary)
Monday – $125 (does not include evening reception)
Tuesday – $75

Optional Conference Events

During registration, you will be asked to RSVP for the following optional events:

Welcome Reception – cost included in Full Registration or $35
Saturday October 16, 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler Reception – included in Full Registration or $45
Monday October 18, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Optional Pre-Conference Events

Note: Pre-conference event registration is now closed; no sign-ups will be allowed at the door.

Field Trips

Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16
Trips range in price from $30 – $200, please see the Pre-Conference Event page for details.

Short Courses

Friday and Saturday, October 15 and 16
Short courses range in price from $35 – $95, please see the Pre-Conference Event page for details.

Please note that the pre-conference events fill up on a first-come, first-served basis.  You must pay for the event before your registration is confirmed.

Cancellations & Refunds

You can cancel your registration for a refund, or you can give your registration to another person by changing the name on your registration. Refunds requested prior to October 1 will be charged a $50 refund fee.  No refunds are possible after October 1. No exceptions.

Please notify us as early as possible if you need to cancel or change the name on your registration by contacting rachel@foodsecurity.org.

Workshop presenters

Workshop and Networking Session presenters will receive an email with registration instructions to receive your speaker discount. Please do not register until you have received a discount code.

Financial Assistance

Limited scholarships and work exchange opportunities are available to cover conference registration. Go to the Scholarships page to learn more.

You may make a donation to the scholarship fund while registering or by contacting the CFSC office, (503)954-2970.