Welcome to the 35th annual California Small Farm Conference, a week of learning, inspiration and movement-building. Our hybrid conference features over 50 online workshops, videos, and interactive forums, as well as in-person gatherings around the state. Admission is on a sliding scale. Please pay what you can to help make this event possible and accessible to everyone. All events are virtual except those listed "Gathering" on Thursday & Friday.
Farmers markets are historically white-dominated spaces that have not always been equitable and welcoming to farmers, food makers, and shoppers of color. As market operators are working to incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusive (DEI) values into their operations, how can they institutionalize practices to make farmers markets more inclusive and representative of the diversity of our communities? We’ll hear from market operators and community organizations working together to provide opportunities for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), immigrant, and women food entrepreneurs and set them up for lasting success.
