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SUMMARY:Growing Stronger Together: Community\, Markets\, and Innovation for Farmers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhether 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. \nAt this event\, learn about: \n\nHow organic farming practices support conservation and natural resource stewardship\nStrategies to increase profitability and access new markets from local to international levels\nBuyer insights and practical tips for expanding your customer base\nNavigating produce safety requirements and integrated pest management in organic production\nDiversification opportunities and networking with farmers\, buyers\, and industry professionals\n\nCome ready to learn\, share ideas\, make connections\, and discover new opportunities to strengthen your farm and your future. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. \n*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. \n*A tentative agenda is posted below. Session topics may be subject to change. \nWe 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. \nSpaces are limited. Registration is free. \nQuestions? Reach out to setopp@foginfo.org. \n \nDetails\nDate: August 20\, 2026\, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nLocation:\nThe Jessie (Jessie Ball duPont Center)\, 40 E Adams St\, Jacksonville\, FL 32202 Cost: FREE \nRegistration \n Learn More and Register Today \nThis 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).
URL:https://rodaleinstitute.org/events/growing-stronger-together-community-markets-and-innovation-for-farmers/
LOCATION:The Jessie\, 40 E Adams St\, Jacksonville\, Florida\, 32202
CATEGORIES:Organic Consulting
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