Small & Beginning Farmers Mini Conference

Grow your farm, grow your future! Join us for a special mini conference crafted for small-scale and new farmers. Learn, network, and grow!
About this Event

During this jam-packed, one-day mini conference, participants will have opportunities to learn, network, and gather ideas to grow their agricultural enterprise.

Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend various sessions throughout the day where they can learn about topics such as agricultural exemption, BMP and cost-share programs, Florida agritourism law, selecting the right enterprise for your farm, creating a business plan, securing funding, marketing your business, and more.

Registration fee includes access to all sessions, lunch, and a hard copy of the UF/IFAS Florida Direct Marketing Handbook.

This conference is geared towards new farmers and farmers with small acreage; however, all are welcome to attend.

All questions can be directed to the UF/IFAS Indian River County Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources Agent, Andrea Lazzari, at [email protected]. Similarly, if you are interested in speaking at the conference, please reach out to Andrea at [email protected].

A full-agenda will be provided to registered participants prior to the conference.