Financial Aid
Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference Financial Aid
We know conferences take time and money - that’s why Small Producers Initiative (SPI) and FARFA prioritize providing financial aid for attendees.
We welcome applicants from all Southern states and strongly encourage beginning and aspiring farmers, BIPOC producers, and veteran farmers and ranchers to apply.
If selected for Conference Financial Aid, you will register online and pay a reduced registration fee of $50 for the full conference package, or $35 for one day via online registration. The Monday night dinner is a separate ticket available to purchase for $55.
Additionally, you may request a travel stipend to help cover mileage, lodging, or flights. Please note that travel stipends will be awarded after the conference and will require you to create an account with Texas State University.
For any questions, please reach out to smallproducers@txstate.edu.
We are currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will send out notices until we have exhausted funds.
Grazing School Financial Aid
Small Producers Initiative (SPI) at Texas State University is offering financial assistance for eligible producers to attend the 3-day Grazing School: Building Resilience scheduled for July 31 - Aug 2, 2026 around San Marcos, TX.
This workshop takes place the weekend before the 2026 Southern Family Farmers & Food Systems Conference.
Morning activities will take place on a different farm each day while the afternoon events will take place at Texas State University.
Learn more about the Building Resilience through Adaptive Grazing workshop here. For additional questions please email SPI at smallproducers@txstate.edu.
We are currently reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will send out notices until we have exhausted funds.
