Annual Conferences

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 skill set 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.

Are we missing your conference? If so, please let us know.

To check out upcoming conference dates, check out our event calendar.

January

Conferences in Indiana

  • Indiana Soil and Water Conservation District Conference: This event brings together farmers, researchers, professionals, and others working in natural resources around the state. Learn more.

Conferences in Nearby States

  • OAK Annual Conference (Kentucky): 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. Learn more.

  • Organic Vegetable Production Conference (Wisconsin): This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from around the Midwest. Learn more.

February

Conferences in Indiana

  • Indiana Sustainability and Resilience Conference: 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. Learn more.

  • Ag Women Engage: 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. Learn more.

  • Indiana Organic Grain Farmer Meeting: Learn about transitioning to organic grain production, organic certification, and cropping systems through peer learning and networking. Learn more.

  • Northern Indiana Grazing Conference: Annual event for anyone raising livestock on pasture. Learn more.

Conferences in Nearby States

  • Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference (Wisconsin): The premier organic diversified farming conference in the Midwest. PIFF will be attending as part of a newly funded collaboration with Marbleseed. Learn more.

  • Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association Annual Conference: The 46th annual OEFFA conference is three days full of live learning, shopping, sharing, and connecting with sustainable farmers, gardeners, and local food supporters. Learn more.

  • Sustainable Farming Conference (Minnesota): 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." Learn more.

March

Conferences in Indiana

  • Indiana Horticulture Conference & Expo: This event is for current & aspiring growers, crop consultants & industry members to learn from Purdue Agriculture specialists & network with fellow farmers. Learn more.

  • Indiana Small Farm Conference: This 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. Learn more.

  • Farm Ag Conference: Hosted by Big I Indiana, this conference focuses on all things ag. Learn more.

  • Indiana Grown Symposium: 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. Learn more.

  • Southern Indiana Grazing Conference: This conference is an opportunity for you to reach a diverse group of livestock producers and grazers throughout several states. Learn more.

Conferences in Nearby States

  • Farm Stop Conference (Michigan): Join like-minded folks interested in creating "year-round, every-day markets that support small-scale farmers and strengthen local and regional food systems." Learn more.

May

Conferences in Indiana

  • Indiana Homesteading Conference: The Indiana Homesteading Conference provides breakout sessions by dozens of experienced speakers across a multitude of homesteading/ sustainable living and preparedness topics. Learn more.

November

Conferences in Indiana

  • Indiana Black Loam Conference: 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. Learn more.