Annual Event
The Regenerative Growing Expo
An annual celebration of regenerative food growing — growers' competitions, harvest showcases, research presentations, and open knowledge exchange. Not just aquaponics. All methods welcome. All ages welcome.
The Vision
Like a garden show — but for regenerative systems
Imagine the Chelsea Flower Show, but for food systems. A place where a school child can exhibit their first strawberry crop alongside a commercial aquaponics operator, where a permaculture designer shares a plot with a hydroponic researcher, and where the common thread is a commitment to growing food in harmony with natural systems.
The Expo is not about promoting aquaponics above other methods — it's about finding out what actually works, comparing results honestly, and building a global community of practitioners who share what they know.
Expo Categories
Growers Competitions
Compete on yield, efficiency, and innovation. Categories for aquaponics, organic hydroponics, and permaculture — so the best growing method wins on merit.
Harvest Showcases
Bring your produce. Fresh fruit, vegetables, preserved products, and ferments — judged on quality, growing conditions, and the story behind the crop.
Innovation & Research
Present new techniques, system designs, and research findings to a community of growers, educators, and enthusiasts. Open-source sharing encouraged.
Schools & Youth
A dedicated section for young growers. School projects, growing diaries, and science fair-style entries. Inspiring the next generation of regenerative farmers.
Growers from All Methods
Not just aquaponics. We welcome organic hydroponics, permaculture, no-dig, forest gardening — comparing approaches openly and learning from each other.
Regional & International
Local expos feed into national events. National events connect internationally. Building a global network of regenerative growers, one region at a time.
Growing Methods Represented
One expo. Many methods. One shared goal.
Aquaponics
Fish-integrated recirculating systems
Organic Hydroponics
Soil-free, no synthetic inputs
Permaculture
Ecosystem-based food design
No-Dig Growing
Minimal soil disturbance methods
Forest Gardening
Multi-layered edible landscapes
Get Involved
Shape the first Expo
The Expo is in its planning stages. We're looking for growers, educators, schools, and regional organisers who want to help shape what this becomes. Whether you want to compete, present, volunteer, or simply attend — we'd love to hear from you.