#SFFFS2024
The conference for anyone who enjoys growing and eating local food — in Texas and beyond!
We are a collaborative event bringing together growers, producers, local food advocates, and small farm supporters from all walks of life.
The 2024 Conference welcomed 500+ attendees and over 50 exhibitors — all sharing information, experiences and resources!
The Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference was formed in 2019 when the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), Small Producers Initiative at Texas State University (SPI), and Council for Healthy Food Systems (CHFS) decided to join forces and host one big annual event serving small and mid-sized farmers growing sustainably and regeneratively on the land.
Our 3-day conference brings producers from all over Texas, the Southern US, and beyond to celebrate small farms and local food.
Whether you’re brand new to farming or have been doing it for years, we are committed to bringing relevant, farmer-driven information that will energize and inspire!
2024 Recap
2 days of high-quality education focused on small-to-medium scale agriculture and regenerative production.
Pre-conference workshops and small group consultation halls for more in-depth and hands-on learning.
Keynote and plenary speakers to inspire and inform.
6 learning tracks: Crops, Livestock, Business & Marketing, The Big Picture (social/economic/policy), Start-up/Homesteader, and Niche topics.
An Exhibit Hall with 50+ vendors serving farmers & ranchers.
Silent auction with food and agriculture goodies.
Banquet dinner featuring locally grown ingredients.
Opportunities to connect with farmers, ranchers, food system leaders, farm support organizations, and agricultural businesses during breaks, lunches, social hours, and dinner.
Attendees left with renewed energy, new connections, and a plethora of resources to tackle the next year!
Thank you to our 2024 conference planning committee!
Maggie Eubanks, Pure Pasture
Erin Gomez, Solana Farms + Compost
Marcella Juarez, Palo Blanco Farm & Ranch
Robert Maggiani, National Center for Applied Technology (NCAT)
Evart Outlaw, Battleground to Breaking Ground / Program Instructor
& Farmer Veteran Coalition of Texas/ Vice President, Strategic PlanningVeronica Petty, Simply Grace Garden
Joshua Coleman, State Outreach Coordinator, Texas State Office, USDA-Farm Service Agency