The Southern Family Farmers and Food Systems Conference will bring you 2 days of educational sessions hosted by 80+ expert speakers addressing 8 tracts of learning:
Crops
Livestock
Business
Start-up
Innovation
Research
The Big Picture
Niche Topics
+ Small group consultation halls for more in-depth leaning
+ Keynote speakers to inspire and inform.
+ Exhibit Hall featuring 60+ ag-focused organizations, agencies & businesses
+ Silent auction with food and agriculture goodies.
+ Opportunities and events to connect with farmers, ranchers, food system leaders, farm support organizations, and agricultural businesses.
Education Rooted in Experience
Learn directly from the farmers, ranchers, researchers, and agricultural professionals who are doing the work every day. With more than 50 educational sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, and expert-led discussions, you'll gain practical knowledge, proven strategies, and fresh ideas you can apply to your own operation.
Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your operation, you'll leave with actionable insights to help your farm or ranch thrive.
Come for Knowledge, Leave with Your People
Some of the most valuable parts of the Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference happen outside the classroom — over coffee, during a shared meal, or in conversations with someone who understands the challenges and joys of working in agriculture.
Meet new collaborators, find mentors and resources, reconnect with old friends, and become part of a statewide community at these networking events:
🌱 Community Seed Social
🇺🇸 Veteran Farmer & Rancher Breakfast
☕ Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance Coffee & Community
🔬 Organic Farming Research Foundation Meet-Up
🥂 Gather & Graze
🏛️ Exhibit Hall (60+ vendors)
Join us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor
We offer a range of sponsorship and exhibitor options to meet different goals and budgets. Visit our Sponsor & Exhibit page to explore available opportunities, or reach out to us at sponsorship@southernfamilyfarmersconference.org with any questions — we’re happy to help!
When you sponsor or exhibit at the SFFFS Conference, you’re supporting the farmers, communities, and land that sustain us all. Your involvement helps make this gathering possible and strengthens the future of local food systems.