NWA Local Food Systems Conference
Schedule
Wed, 10 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 am
UTC-06:00Location
The Jones Center | Springdale, AR
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Join us for two days of education, networking, and collaboration designed to strengthen Northwest Arkansas's food system and grow together as a community!Whether you're a farmer looking to scale your operation, a food entrepreneur building a new product, a chef seeking local suppliers, or simply passionate about supporting our regional food economy—this conference is your opportunity to learn from experts, discuss collaborative solutions together, and help build the connections that will sustain and grow our local food system!
📅 December 10-11, 2025
📍 The Jones Center, Springdale, AR
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
✓ Farmers & ranchers (beginning, established, or scaling up)
✓ Food entrepreneurs building or growing a food product
✓ Chefs, restaurant owners, institutional buyers & market managers
✓ Anyone passionate about strengthening our local food system
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Day 1 (Dec 10) - Full conference day featuring:
-20+ educational sessions across specialized tracks
-Inspiring keynote
-Panel discussions with regional leaders
-Exhibitor hall with resources and equipment
-Local lunch
-Networking throughout the day
-Tour of Market Center of the Ozarks
-Happy hour networking event
Day 2 (Dec 11) - Farm-focused: Peer learning and farmer-to-farmer discussions
This is your opportunity to learn, connect, and build relationships that strengthen our entire regional food economy.
🎟️ Registration opens soon! Follow this event for updates or reach out to [email protected] with questions!
Content planned in partnership with the Center for Arkansas Farms and Food, Spring Creek Food Hub, Arkansas Food Innovation Center at Market Center of the Ozarks, and Working Farms, a project of The Conservation Fund.
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Where is it happening?
The Jones Center, 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764-4503, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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