Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference
Presented by Small Producers Initiative, Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance, and the Council for Healthy Food Systems
The conference for growers, producers, local food advocates, and small farm supporters in Texas and beyond!
August 4-5, 2025
San Marcos, Texas
The 2024 Conference welcomed 500+ attendees and 40+ exhibitors — all sharing information, experiences and resources!
• 2 days of high-quality education focused on small-to-medium scale agriculture and regenerative production.
• Pre-conference workshops for 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 40+ vendors serving farmers & ranchers.
A Silent Auction with food and agricultural goodies.
Opportunities to connect with farmers, ranchers, food system leaders, farm support organizations, and agricultural businesses during shared meals, social hours, and a banquet dinner.
From land access to farming practices, business planning, and more, help us program a conference that inspires and engages our community of farmers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals.