AUSTIN — Hundreds of farmers, farm advocates, organizations, agencies, students, and gardening enthusiasts are anticipated to converge in Corpus Christi this February for the annual Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association (TOFGA) conference. Held February 14-16, 2019 at the Omni Hotel on the Corpus Christi Bay, the conference seeks to bolster the growing sustainable and organic industry in Texas, while allowing participants to share ideas, gain insight, and connect with others.
“The TOFGA Annual Conference is a wonderful opportunity for learning, networking, and building community, as TOFGA seeks to support and grow more sustainable farms in Texas” said Aislynn Campbell, TOFGA Board Member and Founder of Grow Local South Texas. “We are thrilled to have the event coming to Corpus Christi in 2019!”
The conference includes two days of hands-on, interactive learning sessions that will cover diverse topics within five tracks: Crops, Livestock, Business & Marketing, Garden & Homesteading, and Food Systems & Policy. Additionally, the popular annual seed swap will be back and there are plans to expand last year’s pilot academic poster display in partnership with students and professors throughout Texas. Multiple add-on activities will be offered as well including pre-conference workshops, farm tours, and the annual Friday night banquet featuring local and organic food and beverages.
To sponsor, exhibit, or advertise, please contact Emily Erickson at admin@tofga.org.
Stay tuned to www.tofga.org for more details, registration, and volunteer opportunities.
About TOFGA
The Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association is a statewide non-profit 501(c)3 organization focused on education and advocacy for Texas farmers, ranchers, and gardeners who practice organic and sustainable methods. Established in 1993, TOFGA is a member-run and member-funded organization open to all individuals interested in the production and consumption of organic and sustainable products in Texas.
–Texas Organic Farmers & Gardeners Association
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