Schedule at a Glance
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All times in Central Standard Time (CST)
| Wednesday, 1/27 5 – 6:15 PM | An Emerging Farmers Guide to Conservation: Support, Funding & Resources. Panelists: Moses Momyani, Dawn2Dusk Farm; John Beaton, Fairhaven Farm; Xong Mouacheupao, Agape Garden; Presented by NRCS, Renewing the Countryside and SFA |
| Wednesday, 1/27 6:30-8 PM | Grants for Farmers: Finding Funding for Projects, On-Farm Research, and Infrastructure Presented by NCR-SARE, Wayne Martin, University of MN; Kano Banjaw, Eric Dupuis, and Nikki Crowe |
| Thursday, 1/28 6:30-8 PM | Diversifying Farm Income through Value-Added Products Panelists: Jane Jewett, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture; Lynne Reeck, Singing Hills Goat Dairy; Mary Stone-McConnel, Gitigaan Maa’ishkam Farm; David Manuel, Red Lake Moderator: Laura Mirafuentes, Big River Farms |
| Friday 1/29 6:30 – 8 PM | Community Mentor Panel: Overcoming Obstacles and Reclaiming our Voices in Food and Agriculture Panelists: Jessika Greendeer, Dream of Wild Health; May Lee, Mhonpaj’s Garden; Javier Garcia, Agua Gorda Farms. Lolly Aguilar, Corn Silk Daughter. Moderator: Christina Elias, Big River Farms |
SATURDAY 1/30 | Full-Day Conference Schedule |
| 9 – 9:30 AM | Welcome session – Land Blessing and Teaching With Hope Flanagan, Dream of Wild Health; welcome video from local and national leaders |
| 9:45 – 10:45 AM | Choosing the Right Market for you: Scaling to Wholesale vs. Direct Markets Presenters: Rodrigo Cala, Cala Farm; May Lee, Mhonpaj’s Garden |
| 11 AM – 12 PM | Profitable Farming: Keeping Records and Setting Prices Presenters: Sai Thao, Compeer Financial; Moses Momanyi, Dawn2Dusk Farm |
| 12:30 – 1:30 PM | Lunch Break // Cooking demo with Healthy Foods Healthy Lives Cooking with Mimi Selam |
| 1:45 – 2:45 PM | Insect and Disease Management Presenters: Lucas Humblet, Awlyahsi·yó; Erin Johnson, Open Hands Farm. |
| 3 – 4:30 PM | Finding Farmland: Challenges and Opportunities for Accessing Land Panelists: Elizabeth Bryant, Singing Hills Farm; Dani Pieratos, Rutabaga Project Food Access Coordinator; Naima Dhore, Somali American Farmers Association; Javier Garcia, Agua Gorda Farm |
| 4:45 – 5:30 PM | 4:45 – 5:30 Keynote Address with Tiffany LaShae, grower, educator, and activist. |