The Annual Conference was held March 18, 2022
Why attend our Annual Conference? Take it from these farmers:
See a listing of the Sessions & Features HERE.
Doors open at 7:30 a.m.; plenary session begins at 8:30 a.m. with break and first sessions to follow. Conference culminates with social hour starting at 4:20 p.m.
Our 2022 Sponsors:
PLATINUM SPONSORS
A community-owned, local grocery store with the highest standards around, 3 stores, 300+ employees, and a passion for local, sustainably grown food.
“If your farm is a non-traditional agriculture operation marketing products to consumers or through local and regional food systems, Compeer Financial can help. We are a cooperative organization that provides member benefits, dedicated underwriting, fast turnaround, exceptional customer service, technical expertise and training opportunities – benefits that production ag farmers have come to expect, but are hard to come by for non-traditional operations. Visit with lending officers Paul Deitmann and Sai Thao to learn more.”
GOLD SPONSOR
A voluntary opportunity for farmers and ag landowners to take the lead in conservation practices that protect our water while obtaining regulatory certainty for 10 years.
A grassroots membership organization working to protect and enhance the economic interest and quality of life for family farmers and rural residents.
The Ag Marketing and Development Division offers financial and technical assistance as well a marketing programs or local foods and food companies.
SILVER SPONSORS
Strengthening rural areas by supporting communities, farmers, artists, entrepreneurs, educators, activists and others through sustainable and innovative initiatives.
Providing farmers and ranchers with financial and technical assistance to voluntarily put conservation on the ground, not only helping the environment but agricultural operations, too.
BRONZE SPONSORS
MISA brings together the diverse interests of the agricultural community with interests from across the University community in a cooperative effort to develop and promote sustainable agriculture in Minnesota and beyond.
COPPER SPONSORS
Providing natural, local food to our St. Paul neighbors for over 40 years
Organic fertilizers from a MN family far
Solar electric (PV) system design, sales and installation
EXHIBITORS
Using Land for Good
Certified organic and locally adapted vegetable seed
The first farmer owned, cooperatively held online farm store and CSA management tool.
Berry Plants∙Irrigation Systems∙Transplanters/Seeders∙Mechanical Weeders∙Plastic Mulch∙Fertilizer∙Organic Inputs∙Tuff-bilt Tractor∙Food Safety Equipment∙Oil Press∙and more…
Minnesota’s premier provider of ecological restoration services and premium native seeds/plants, guided by purpose-driven ecological professionals and restoration craftspeople.
OCIA MN #! pledges its dedication to providing organic crop improvement through professional development of organic farmers and processors.
This program provides outreach, education and technical assistance on the FSMA Produce Safety Rule. We are also a part of the Statewide Cooperative Partnership for Local and Regional Markets.
2021 Conference Recordings HERE, silvopasture, meat packing, haying, Alan Guebert, farm to rural grocery, and more.