Growing Stronger Together: Community, Markets, and Innovation for Farmers

Join Florida’s farmers, growers, agricultural professionals, and industry partners for a day of learning, networking, and practical strategies to help your operation thrive. This symposium brings together experts, buyers, and fellow producers to explore how organic agriculture can support environmental stewardship while creating new opportunities for growth and profitability.

Whether you are an established organic producer, transitioning to organic production, or simply looking to strengthen your business, you’ll gain valuable insights on conservation, market development, pest management, produce safety, and diversified farming systems.

At this event, learn about:

• How organic farming practices support conservation and natural resource stewardship
• Strategies to increase profitability and access new markets from local to international levels
• Buyer insights and practical tips for expanding your customer base
• Navigating produce safety requirements and integrated pest management in organic production
• Diversification opportunities and networking with farmers, buyers, and industry professionals

Come ready to learn, share ideas, make connections, and discover new opportunities to strengthen your farm and your future. Refreshments and lunch will be provided.

*This event will feature a buyer panel and networking mixer in the afternoon! Please let us know during registration if you are attending so we can plan accordingly.

*A tentative agenda is posted below. Session topics may be subject to change.

We encourage attendees to take advantage of these unique opportunities to connect directly with buyers, industry professionals, and fellow growers, ask questions, share experiences, and build valuable relationships.

Spaces are limited. Registration is free.

Questions? Reach out to setopp@foginfo.org.

Details
Date: August 20, 2026, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Location:
The Jessie (Jessie Ball duPont Center), 40 E Adams St, Jacksonville, FL 32202

Cost: FREE

Registration

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This event is supported through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP). TOPP is a program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).