74th Holtzclaw Farmers Conference

The purpose of farmers’ conferences is to educate, connect, and empower farmers, producers, and members of the agricultural industry by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and training on sustainable practices, new technologies, financial management, and market access to help them build resilient, profitable, and environmentally sound agricultural businesses, often focusing on supporting small, limited-resource, and diverse producers. This event sets out to build community, foster innovation, and advocate for the needs of farmers within local food systems and broader policy.

Key Purposes:

• Education & Training: Offer workshops and sessions on soil health, conservation, climate change adaptation, business management, and using new technologies.
• Networking & Community: Connect farmers with peers, vendors, government agencies, and community groups to share experiences and build supportive networks.
• Economic Empowerment: Teach skills to increase profitability, access new markets, secure government incentives, and reduce costs.
• Support for Diverse Farmers: Specifically target and uplift small-scale, minority, immigrant, and limited-resource farmers often overlooked by traditional programs.
• Policy & Advocacy: Provide a platform for farmers to voice concerns, share recommendations, and contribute to strategic plans for strengthening the agricultural industry and local food systems.
• Innovation: Promote new ideas and methods in sustainable and regenerative farming to ensure long-term environmental health and food security.