The annual Emerging Farmers Conference serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses. This innovative conference focuses primarily on the needs and interests of these farmers, and supports their contributions to local economic development and building healthy communities. It does so by connecting farmers, farm advocates, educators, professionals, experts, and agency officials, and offering 15 workshops on topics ranging from growing mushrooms, cover crops, to farmer-to-farmer sessions. Registration is free for farmers and includes lunch and language interpretation if needed. A program of the Minnesota Food Association, the EFC is planned and hosted by a collaborative of farmers and volunteers, government, nonprofit, and University of Minnesota personnel. This conference provides education and resources, fosters relationships between farmers and community partners, and empowers participants to lead change in their communities through healthy food access, education, and economic opportunity. The conference will be held Friday, January 25 - Saturday, January 26, 2019 at the UMN Continuing Education & Conference Center, 1890 Buford Ave., St. Paul, MN.
Website |
http://mnfoodassociation.org/about-efc |
Contact |
Emily Squyres emily@mnfoodassociation.org (651) 433-3676 |
Minnesota, Wisconsin