The Drop Zone

We are gradually getting to the end of our post-conference wrap-up and we know you've been anxiously awaiting those workshop videos! For those who aren't aware, we recorded nearly all of our workshops and panels for the first time this year with plans to make them...

Photo posted to FB by Cheryl Joyal seemed kinda perfect for this. Thanks Cheryl!Okay, from here out… I'm switching to mostly first person cause this may be one of the last times I'm communicating with you all in this way … ENORMOUS thanks (in no particular order) to...

The conference app is live! As we've shared earlier, we're using the WHOVA app again to enhance your conference experience. The app worked beautifully for our virtual conference last fall, and if you attended that, you're already familiar with how things work....

Because we believe wisdom isn’t acquired strictly by those of a certain age and this year’s panel is packed with some amazing artists and activists in our community; Joel Mabus, Susan Werner, Elexa Dawson and The Accidentals (Sav Buist & Katie Larson) Moderated by...

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...

UPDATED: 10/18/22 Current Risk Level in DuPage County according to CDC. In brief, to minimize the risk of exposure to COVID-19 FARM is requesting that masks be worn during all conference activities and dedicated conference spaces, except when performing, speaking at a...

Just a week away from the deadline to submit your application for an Official Showcase Submissions at our 2022 Gathering. One of the main events at our annual conference, FARM features 14 Official Showcase Artists, split between Friday and Saturday evenings. The...