This informative event will focus on major topics of interest to farmers, legislators, and local citizens, including connecting farmers with consumers, soil health, emerging technologies and markets, and transitioning farms to the next generation. The conference, another step in helping to support our local farm economy, is sponsored by the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and the Montgomery County Agricultural Land Preservation Board in conjunction with active co-sponsors.
Draft Agenda
8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:10 am – 9:25 am Welcome and Introduction
9:25 am – 10:00 am Keynote Address
10:00 am – 10:55 am Morning Breakout Sessions:
(1) Emerging Marketplaces OR (2) Meet the Cover Crop Interseeder
10:55 am – 11:05 am Break
11:05 am – 12:00 pm Morning Breakout Sessions:
(1) Farms in Transition OR (2) Integrating Local Food and Farming
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm Afternoon Session: Marketing Your Farm/Products
1:55 pm – 2:05 pm Break
2:05 pm – 3:05 pm Afternoon Session: Funding Your Farm Operation
3:05 pm – end Wrapping up, announcements, networking, door prizes, etc.