Networking
“I love the networking and camaraderie that we get here and all the interaction that we get from all of these different farmers doing things in so many diverse ways…”
— Doug Havemann, Mesquite Field Farm
MONDAY AUG 4th, 7-8AM
Veteran Farmer & Rancher Breakfast
Farmer Veteran Coalition of Texas is hosting a breakfast meet-and-greet with veteran farmers and ranchers, veteran serving organizations, and community members who are interested in networking and sharing resources at the 2025 SFFFS Conference.
This will give producers an opportunity to share experiences and connect to other veterans with similar operations or in similar areas.
Spaces are limited — RSVP to reserve your spot!
Not able to make it? Check out the Farmer Veteran Coalition of Texas information session & tune into the session: “Veteran Farmer and Rancher Resources” (exact times TBD).
TUESDAY AUG 5th, 7-8AM
Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) Coffee & Community
Join FARFA on Tuesday at 7am for coffee and a light breakfast. This is a great opportunity for current and prospective members to connect, ask questions, and learn more about FARFA’s mission to support independent family farms and local food systems.
Come meet fellow advocates, share your ideas, and discover how you can get more involved. It’s also a perfect time to provide your input as FARFA prepares to update its strategic plan. Your voice helps shape our future priorities!
Spaces are limited — RSVP to reserve your spot!
MONDAY AUG 4th, 5:45PM
Community Seed Swap
Join the Central Texas Seed Savers for a community driven seed swap!
Attendees are encouraged to bring seeds (labeled with species and year collected) to share with other participants. Bringing seeds is not a requirement to participate in the seed swap — we have plenty to share!
All seeds donated will be distributed to seed libraries across Central Texas.
Share your story with the Soil Sisters
Join the Soil Sisters — fifth-generation Texas land stewards and professional podcasters — as they connect with the conference community to share stories from the land. They'll be chatting with attendees about their agricultural journeys and recording on-site interviews throughout the event.
Stop by the exhibit hall to say hello, share your story, submit questions or show ideas, or tune into full-length interviews where they dig into family farming and ranching, regenerative agriculture, and healthy living. You might end up featured in an upcoming episode of the Soil Sisters podcast!
Crystal and Johanna Nuding are sisters and 5th-generation Texas land stewards. Knowing they'll one day be responsible for 5,000 acres of land, the sisters are challenged with making family farming and ranching profitable while transitioning from conventional to regenerative agriculture. Learn more about the sisters at TXSoilSisters.co. Tune into their journey on the Soil Sisters podcast or catch them live at 5 p.m. every Wednesday on the Soil Matters Radio Hour on KLKT-LP 107.9 Lockhart or at klkt.org.
Learn more about the Soil Sisters here.
MONDAY AUG 4th, 6-8:30PM
GRAZE & GATHER
Relax and network with fellow attendees on Monday evening after the last session wraps!
Don’t miss this chance to meet and have fun with your fellow small farm supporters!
Please note the Dinner Reception is ticketed separately as $45 and includes live music, dinner, complimentary cocktails and wine.
Additional Opportunities
EXHIBIT HALL
Open from 8am-5pm Monday and Tuesday, the Exhibit Hall is fantastic place to meet 50+ farmer-focused non-profit organizations, community groups, agencies and businesses. Take advantage of this hub of information, opportunities, and innovative agricultural products before, after and between sessions!
CONSULT ROOMS
Small group consult rooms offer an opportunity for in-depth learning and one-on-one conversations with various agricultural agencies and organizations.
These include: American Farmland Trust, NRCS (Urban and Small Acre Partner Resource Hub), TX Department of Agriculture (Food and Nutrition Division), NCAT (Farm-to-School), Rio Grande Colonias - Regional Food Business Center, and Farmer Veteran Coalition.