Known & Grown STL

2026 Annual Gathering

Mar 8
Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Pierce Creek
10405 Old Olive Street Rd
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

Our Annual Gathering is a great opportunity for farmers, local food buyers, and other community food system partners to connect, meet Known & Grown staff, and direct K&G’s priorities for 2026. Spend the afternoon with us at Pierce Creek, owned by Known & Grown farmers Kent & Rachelle, and enjoy amazing, local food among good company.

REGISTER

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

  • Known & Grown farmers
  • Sustainable farmers interested in learning more about Known & Grown
  • Local food buyers (grocers, restaurants, caterers)
  • Farmer support organizations
  • Farmers market managers
  • Organizations working in food systems

SCHEDULE:

1-2pm: Networking

Get to know farmers and community partners while enjoying some food and drinks.

2-245pm: Known & Grown Updates

Meet the Known & Grown staff, learn about important Known & Grown updates and programs for 2026, ask any questions you might have, and provide feedback and guidance on where you’d like to see our organization go in the future.

245-4pm: Community Learning Circles

We will break out into smaller groups to discuss topics (generated in real time) that are important to you, related to farming and the food system.

Additional Info:

Dress Code

  • Casual

Parking

  • Pierce Creek has a large parking lot

Food & Beverages:

  • We will provide snacks, and the first drink is on us. Additional food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Children

  • You are welcome to bring children along to this event. Please include them in your registration.

Accessibility

  • The restaurant has an ADA-compliant entrance and accessible parking near the entrance
  • Seating will be available throughout this event
  • The event will be indoors. Masks are not required, but it will be a mask-friendly space.
  • The space may become noisy during networking and discussion times.
  • Gendered, multi-stalled restrooms are available.

REGISTER

2026 Annual Gathering Farmer Registration

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Name*
Which best describes you:*
While we can’t guarantee it, we will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Community Learning Circles

Community Learning Circles bring people together through shared interests, values, and experiences. We will break out into smaller groups to discuss topics important to you related to farming and the food system. If you already have topics in mind, please list them below. We will also be generating topics in real time during the event.
Is there something you would like to gain more knowledge or insight on? Do you have an idea you’d like to discuss? Is there a particular challenge you would like help with?
Are there questions or topics you’d like to discuss with wholesale buyers or community organizations?
What types of relationships are you hoping to develop? Are there any projects you are working on or envisioning that might involve fellow farmers or community organizations?

2026 Annual Gathering Organization Registration

"*" indicates required fields

Name*
Organization Address*
Which best describes you:*

While we can’t guarantee it, we will do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Community Learning Circles

Community Learning Circles bring people together through shared interests, values, and experiences. We will break out into smaller groups to discuss topics important to you related to agriculture and the food system. If you already have topics in mind, please list them below. We will also be generating topics in real time during the event.
Are there questions you have or topics you’d like to discuss with local farmers or other other community organizations?
What types of relationships are you hoping to develop? Are there any projects you are working on or envisioning involving local farmers?