#SFFFS2024

We are a collaborative event bringing together growers, producers, local food advocates, and small farm supporters from all walks of life.

About

The Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference was formed in 2019 when the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA), Small Producers Initiative at Texas State University (SPI), and Council for Healthy Food Systems (CHFS) decided to join forces and host one big annual event serving small and mid-sized family farmers growing sustainably and regeneratively on the land.

The event brings producers from all over Texas, Southern U.S., and beyond to celebrate small farms and local food. We hope you will join us this year and many more to come!

The event is hosted at Texas State University in the sleepy college town and vacation destination of San Marcos, Texas.

What to Expect

  • 2 days of high-quality education focused on small- to medium- scale ag and regenerative production.

  • Pre-conference workshops and small group consultation halls for more in-depth learning.

  • Keynote and plenary speakers to inspire and inform.

  • 7 learning tracks: Crops, Livestock, Business & Marketing, The Big Picture (social/economic/policy), Start-up/Homesteader, Research, and Niche topics.

  • Exhibit hall with 35+ vendors serving farmers & ranchers.

  • Silent auction with food and agriculture goodies.

  • Banquet dinner featuring locally grown ingredients.

  • Opportunities to connect with farmers, ranchers, food system leaders, farm support organizations, and agricultural businesses during breaks, lunches, social hours, and dinner.

  • You will leave with renewed energy, new connections, and a plethora of resources to tackle the next year!

Thank you to our 2024 conference planning committee!

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