Conferences
2025
Opportunities to help you grow
In the food and farming world, Winter is the season of conferences! These gatherings are a great way to deepen your skillset and meet like-minded farmers.
PIFF will be at several of these events- either as attendees, tabling, or hosting a session (or two)! See you there!
So mark your calendars and don't forget to register early to get the early bird prices! Also, be sure to check for scholarship or work/trade opportunities.
This is not an exhaustive list of food and farming-related conferences but can offer a good starting point.
Updated December, 2024
Conferences in Indiana
Indiana Horticulture Conference & Expo
Jan. 14-15
This event is for current & aspiring growers, crop consultants & industry members to learn from Purdue Agriculture specialists & network with fellow farmers. Read more.
Northern Indiana Grazing Conference
Jan 31-Feb 1
Annual event for anyone raising livestock on pasture. Read more.
Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference
Feb 28
The conference brings together sustainability professionals, scholars, and climate advocates from across the state to enhance cross-sector collaboration, share best practices, and strengthen Indiana's climate and resilience network. Read more.
Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District Conference
Jan 26
This event brings together farmers, researchers, professionals and others working in natural resources around the state. Read more.
Indiana Black Loam Conference
Date TBD
This conference helps all farmers - and especially historically underserved farmers - connect, promote and learn how to economically grow. We hope to exhibit and learn with this incredible group. Read more.
Ag Women Engage
Feb 13
This conference focuses on women in agriculture and will have pre-conference workshops, a keynote speaker, and breakout presentations. Topics will cover: risk management; enhance their farms and agribusiness operations; and more. Read more.
Indiana Small Farm Conference
March 4-5
his conference is a great way to learn from and connect with small farmers from around the state. This year, PIFF is helping host a Land Access and Conservation track and will be tabling in the exhibit hall, eager to learn alongside you. Read more.
Indiana Organic Grain Farmer Meeting
Feb 19
Learn about transitioning to organic grain production, organic certification, and cropping systems through peer learning and networking. Read more.
Farm Ag Conference
March 6
Indiana Grown Symposium
March 17-18
This conference is a great way to learn about marketing, communications and connecting with media. The Indiana Grown Symposium is a great day of connections, educational sessions, and a networking social hour. Read more.
Indiana Homesteading Conference
Dates TBD
The Indiana Homesteading Conference provides breakout sessions by dozens of experienced speakers across a multitude of homesteading/ sustainable living and preparedness topics. Read more.
Southern Indiana Grazing Conference
March 26
This conference is an opportunity for you to reach a diverse group of livestock producers and grazers throughout several states. Read more.
Conferences in Nearby States
OAK Annual Conference (Kentucky)
Jan 23-25
OAK’s conference program will feature inspiration from local and regional speakers, a useful trade show and abundant networking opportunities to empower and support farmers and food system innovators Read more.
Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference (Wisconsin)
Feb 20-22
The premier organic diversified farming conference in the Midwest. PIFF will be attending as part of a newly funded collaboration with Marbleseed. Read more.
Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference
Feb 13-15
"The 46th annual OEFFA conference is three days full of live learning, shopping, sharing, and connecting with sustainable farmers, gardeners, and local food supporters." Read more.
Organic Vegetable Production Conference (Wisconsin) Online Jan 23-24; In-person Jan 31-Feb 1
This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from around the Midwest. Read more.
Farm Stop Conference (Michigan)
March 2-4
Join like-minded folks interested in creating "year-round, every-day markets that support small-scale farmers and strengthen local and regional food systems." Read more.
Sustainable Farming Conference (Minnesota)
February 8
In the organizers' own words: "This annual gathering showcases the wisdom of our sustainable community -- farmers, ag professionals, aspiring growers, homesteaders, and local foods advocates alike." Read more.
Are we missing your conference? If so, please let us know! E-mail us at: eavy@indianafarming.org.