The Drop Zone
Announcing 2026 Keynote Speaker Gaelynn Lea
We are so delighted to announce that violinist/singer/songwriter/composer and disability rights activist Gaelynn Lea will be our keynote speaker for our 2026 FARM Gathering + Presenter Summit, taking place October 22-25 in Minneapolis, MN!
Apply for 2026 Official Showcase
OFFICIAL SHOWCASE APPLICATIONS OPEN 3/15 We are happy to announce that Official Showcase applications for our 2026 FARM Gathering + Presenter Summit open on Sunday, March 15! There will be 14 official showcase artists, and performances will be...
2026 Gathering + Presenter Summit
We are so excited about this year's FARM Gathering, taking place October 22-25, 2025 at the The Royal Sonesta, Minneapolis, MN! We are looking forward to another program-packed, music-filled weekend of performances, workshops, networking, one-on-one mentoring sessions...
FARMette – Indiana – June 6, 2026
This year's FARMette will thrive in the beautiful setting of IU South Bend! This campus is rich with walking paths and spaces for harmony to happen. With a Keynote by Tim Easton, Showcases, Mentor Lunches and more. This affordable introduction to your FARM community...
Folk+ Online Conference June 5-6
FARM is excited to be teaming up with Folk Alliance International and the other regional conferences to present the Folk+ Online Music Conference. Taking place June 5-6, this free event will include workshops, networking opportunities,...
Honoring Juel Ulven
FARM lost another beloved member of our community when, Juel Ulven passed away, August 19, 2022. Many aren't aware that Juel is one of FARM's founding members. He was one of the initial instigators in creating a Midwest Folk Alliance, there at the very first...
Seeking Volunteers
All hands on deck! Got time on your hands? Calling all those who have a hand or two to lend. There are some perks (Attend our Virtual Connections Gathering for free to name one, and some other nifty swag). Complete this form...
In Memory of Michael Peter Smith
September 7, 1941 – August 3, 2020 There was, and never will be anyone like Michael P. Smith. Beloved by all who knew him, for the gift of his music or his gentle kind soul, he will be deeply missed by this community. We asked Mark Dvorak, long time friend and music...
FARM Virtual Connections
FARM is proud to introduce a new initiative developed in response to the pandemic and our ensuing necessary decision to post-pone our last year in Grand Rapids, MI to 2021. What started as a need to connect with members of our community via Peer group meetings for...
FARM ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL CONNECTIONS
At FARM we're always looking for ways to continue to serve our Midwest (and beyond) folk community. This time of social distancing has sparked a new era of virtual connectivity. Online classes, concerts, social gatherings, celebrations and basically anything we used...