Every December, hundreds of beginning farmers from across the United States gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture to learn from agricultural luminaries, peers, and advocacy organizations at the National Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture. On December 3-5, 2014, Stone Barns Center will host the 7th annual National Young Farmers Conference, providing participants with access to inspiring keynotes and unique workshops that address soil science, technical skills, agricultural policy, farm business management, conservation and more.
PRE-CONFERENCE: AGROECOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE
On December 3, 2014 Stone Barns Center will host a day of workshops and conversations with scientists, farmers and policy experts to explore issues related to agriculture and climate change, with a focus on mitigation and adaptation strategies.
REGISTRATION
This year, registration for the conference will be by lottery. Beginning farmers (10 years farming or less) will be given registration preference.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE LOTTERY!
The deadline for lottery applications has been extended. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Sunday, September 21 to be included in the lottery.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Stone Barns Center is offering a limited number of farmer scholarships to this year’s conference. The application process opened on August 1 and closed at 5PM EST on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.
SPONSORSHIP
The National Young Farmers Conference is presented with support from generous sponsors and partners. For information about 2014 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Erica Helms at ericah@stonebarnscenter.org.
GENERAL INQUIRIES
yfc@stonebarnscenter.org
914 366 6200 x136
PRESS ABOUT THE NATIONAL YOUNG FARMERS CONFERENCE
- 2012: New York Times, Satisfying the Need for Dirty Fingernails
- 2011: National Public Radio, Who are the Young Farmers of ‘Generation Organic’