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Thursday, November 21 – Saturday, November 23

Join Kentucky State University (KSU) for our 26th Annual Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers Conference from Thursday, November 21 through Saturday, November 23. This year's theme is "Growing Our Farmers & Our Communities.”

This three-day conference provides a forum for underserved farmers to connect with USDA, state, research, Extension and other professionals to learn about available resources, programs, and opportunities. Additionally, farmers will be able to network, tour KSU’s facilities, and attend workshops about a variety of relevant topics such as production, land stewardship, economics, emerging trends, and much more.

Options for this year’s tours include:

Silver Springs Farm: Just outside of downtown Lexington, Silver Springs Farm is nestled on the historic site of Silver Springs Distillery, curating bourbon, racehorses and grapes for their wines.

Multiple KSU Facilities: Tours will include the Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm, Aquaculture Research Facility, Rosenwald Center for 4-H Youth Development and the Main Campus.

Stewart Shirley Beef Cattle Farm: The Stewart Shirley Beef Cattle Farm is located in Bagdad, KY and will provide a tour and interactive question/answer about their cow-calf operation.

Registration for this three-day conference is $50 and includes Third Thursday Thing, most meals, workshops, and transportation to/from your selected tour.

Registration fees may be paid online through Eventbrite or via mailed check or cash. All payments must be received or postmarked by November 6, 2024.

To register for this conference and for more information please visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-kentucky-small-limited-resource-minority-farmers-conference-tickets-1035044665457 

Questions or issues with registration only should be directed to Lynsey Crumbie at Lynsey.Crumbie@kysu.edu.

For general information or questions about the conference, please contact Edwin Chavous at Edwin.Chavous@kysu.edu or (502) 597-6428.

We cannot wait to be with you at this year's conference!

Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities will be provided free of charge upon request. Language access services such as interpretation or translation of information for limited English proficient individuals will be provided free of charge upon request. If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in this event for either service, please contact Edwin Chavous, at edwin.chavous@kysu.edu and (502) 597-6428 no later than November 6.

Please click the graphic to view the Kentucky Small, Limited-Resource, Minority Farmers and Conference Program.

 

Kentucky State University is an equal opportunity provider.