Small Farm Conference

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Promoting the Successes of
Small Farmers and Ranchers

Memphis Cook Convention Center
September 18 - 20, 2012
Memphis, TN

The 6th National Small Farm Conference, "Promoting the Successes of Small Farmers and Ranchers", will be hosted by Tennessee State University, College of Agricultural Human and Natural Sciences and the University of Tennessee.

About the Conference

Successes in small farm activities will be shared, as well as innovative ideas in research, extension and outreach to strengthen collaboration and partnership among state specialists who work to ensure that small farmers and ranchers not only survive, but thrive in today’s economy.

Research Discussion

This conference will also serve as a forum to discuss the results of research geared towards addressing challenges facing small farmers and ranchers. Strengthening partnerships created at the five previous National Small Farm Conferences will continue to be a priority for the Memphis meeting.

This conference will consist of short courses, oral and poster paper presentations, exhibits, success stories and educational tours within Memphis and vicinity.

Location

Memphis Cook Convention Center
255 N. Main Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Convention Center Photo Gallery

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The conference is sponsored by the Tennessee State University, the United States Department of Agriculture and the University of Tennessee Knoxville.

Program

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College of Agriculture, Human and Natural Sciences

Abstract submissions for the 6th National Small Farm Conference are closed.

Come Meet in Memphis!