Recognizing leaders in the organic farming community

Every year Marbleseed recognizes people and organizations within the regenerative and organic farming community that are contributing toward a robust, inspirational, and inclusive organic farming movement. Community outreach, nominations, and board deliberation guide the selection process and awards are presented at the annual Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference.

The Farmer of the Year award recognizes organic farmers who show a strong commitment to organic principles, use innovative practices on their farm, and share their experience to help other organic farmers succeed. The Changemakers award recognizes emerging leaders in the organic farming and food movement who creatively overcome systemic challenges in order to nurture a thriving agricultural future for all.

Nominate an Organic Farmer of the Year or Changemaker below.

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2026 Marbleseed Organic Farmers of the Year: Steve and Beth Albert

Beth and Steve Albert of Prairie Bluff Farm near Mount Horeb, WI, are Marbleseed’s 2026 Organic Farmers of the Year. The Alberts sell pastured certified organic eggs throughout the greater Madison area under the brand name Pasture Patterns Eggs. They are the first pastured egg operation to receive the award.

2026 Changemaker: Sharing Our Roots

Sharing Our Roots, a farm that provides long-term land access for immigrant, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and emerging farmers, is Marbleseed’s 2026 Changemaker of the Year. Sharing Our Roots is based on 163-acres of previously degraded monocropped farmland outside of Northfield, MN. Ten farms lease the land, including growers originally from Kenya, Sudan, and Mexico who grow culturally relevant produce, such as chinsaga and Armenian cucumbers. The Sudanese Farming Group, many of whom travel from the Twin Cities to work at Sharing Our roots, recently added a goat herd to their farm. Read more about our Changemaker of the Year Recognition.