February 4-6, 2025

Please contact Dr. Amber Sciligo, PhD, Director of The Organic Center, to schedule a time to meet on-site at this event!

Join us for the inaugural SOWTH: A Regional Small Farms, Big Community Conference, a three-day gathering of over 1,000 farmers and leaders committed to sowing a strong sustainable agricultural movement across the South. 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Session: Organic Farming Funding and Marketing Strategy

This session will discuss and distribute information on financial institutions, public conservation programs, funding opportunities, and market strategies. We will discuss knowledge gaps and actionable steps to facilitate transitioning to organic agriculture for a profitable, resilient production system. The panelists will engage the audience to receive farmer feedback on the status of organic farming's financial opportunities and challenges.

Facilitated by Kristie Wendelberger, Rodale Institute.

Sessions that are part of the OREI Track are presented in partnership with North Carolina A&T State University and Rodale Institute. This work is supported by the Organic Agriculture Research & Extension Initiative, project award no. 2024-51300-43046, from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

Speakers:

Kim Butz

Edna Ely-Ledesma, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Amber Sciligo, The Organic Center

Kristie Wendelberger, Rodale Institute