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November 7-8, 2025 • Heritage Center Brooklyn Center, MN

The Emerging Farmers Conference Celebrates 20th Anniversary

The Emerging Farmers Conference was born out of a 1970s food activist movement. Rapid sector growth and the arrival of new immigrants to Minnesota ignited a collaborative effort by grassroots organizations, community advocates, and state partners to empower farmers with education and training. Over the past twenty years, the conference has grown into a multi-lingual, multicultural space for connection and hands-on learning for emerging farmers and farmers of color.

Registration is open!

This year’s conference will be held at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center!

The Emerging Farmers Conference is designed with farmers, for farmers.

The Emerging Farmers Conference serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color. 

Sessions hosted by experienced local farmers

Hands-On Demonstrations

Story sharing with fellow farmers

Networking Opportunities

Resources from agriculture & research professionals

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Explore the 2024 Impact Report

Learn more about the conference and our impact. 

Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors!