This conference has concluded, and this website serves as an archive for the event. If you would like to reach the event organizers, please call the VSU Small Farm Outreach Program at (804) 524-5626. Thank you. 7th National Small Farm Conference "CREATING AND SUSTAINING SMALL FARMERS AND RANCHERS"

Virginia Beach Convention Center, September 20-22, 2016, Virginia Beach, VA Hosted by Virginia State University’s College of Agriculture, Virginia Cooperative Extension and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with support from Virginia Tech

Welcome to the 7th National Small Farm Conference, “Creating and Sustaining Small Farmers and Ranchers” website. Here you’ll learn everything about the U.S.’s premier conference that addresses the needs, challenges and successes of small farmers from Alaska to Alabama, from Maine to Maui, and even from countries far beyond our shores.

At the conference, through short courses, oral and poster paper presentations, exhibits, success stories and educational tours in and around Virginia Beach you’ll:

Learn about innovative advances in research, extension and outreach

Network and strengthen existing partnerships with other small farm professionals

Take home new ideas that will help to ensure small farmers and ranchers in your region not only survive, but thrive in today’s economy.

REGISTER TODAY

Registration is easy! Register yourself or a whole group online with a credit card, purchase order or check. Just click here to get started.

Through August 5 Starting August 6 Conference Only $325 $400 Conference + Pre-Conference Short Courses* $350 $425

LODGING

All discounted hotel rooms for the 7th National Small Farm Conference have sold out. To find an alternative hotel room, please visit https://www.virginiabeach.com/listing/hotels-lodging. Thank you.

TRANSPORTATION Transfers to/from Norfolk Airport James River Transportation offers a discounted rate for all arriving and departing attendees. The discount is eligible to all attendees who make reservations through the online reservation portal at a rate of $50.50* one-way (maximum of 3 passengers per car). Use Conference Code: USDA when making your reservation *Reservations are required to receive the discounted rate; payment required at time of reservation via credit card. Driver gratuity is not included in price.