Emerging Farmers Conference
Registration is open for our 21st Emerging Farmers Conference!
November 12 & 13 | Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Equipping Emerging Farmers
The Emerging Farmers Conference (EFC) focuses on the needs and interests of farmers who have traditionally faced barriers to building profitable agricultural businesses. Whether you are a new farmer or looking to grow your operation, EFC will equip you for the next stage of your farm business.
Provides education and access to resources.
For example, attendees receive financial plans, soil maps, and information about leasing and purchasing land.
Builds knowledge.
In hands-on sessions, farmers obtain information that is directly applicable to their farm’s success — like weed management or production of specialty crops. Community stakeholders gain a deeper understanding of how immigrant and BIPOC farmers contribute to the local food system. And everyone learns the importance of sustainable agricultural practices.
Fosters connections.
Farmers build valuable relationships with vendors, farm advocates, educators, government officials and other community partners that support emerging farmers.
Empowers participants to lead change.
Conference participants are prepared to advance racial equity, support sustainable agriculture, and change local food systems. They learn about increasing access to healthy foods, resources, and economic opportunities. In collaborative problem-solving workshops, farmers talk about common challenges and solutions.
Connecting Farmers Across Cultures
2,500
farmers
36
cultures
26
states
3
countries
Designed by Farmers, for Farmers
Born out of a 1970s grassroots food activist movement, The Emerging Farmers Conference is a farmer-led, multicultural space for connection and hands-on learning for emerging farmers. A collaborative of immigrant and BIPOC farmers, volunteers, and government, nonprofit, and University of Minnesota personnel plan the agenda each year.