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Saturday, April 27, 2024

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Texas Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers Conference + RGV Food Summit

Texas Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers Conference + RGV Food Summit

Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 8:15am to Saturday, April 27, 2024 - 5:30pm

 

April 24-27, 2024 | McAllen, TX

The Texas Hispanic Farmers and Ranchers Conference +  RGV Food Summit is organized on behalf of the Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Advancement in partnership with the National Center for Appropriate Technology and the Institute of Ecology, Scholarship, and Health. 

The Texas Hispanic Farmer and Rancher Conference (TxHFRC), April 24-25, brings together the farming and ranching community, agribusinesses, and advocates of sustainable agriculture for two days of farm tours, workshops, and networking events focused on equitable participation in the full range of USDA programs. This summit, April 26-27, focuses on closing the gaps within the food system through two days of workshops, speaker panels, and movie screenings with fireside chats to help all stakeholders envision an inclusive and resilient local food system for the Rio Grande Valley, TX.

Amber Sciligo, The Organic Center's Director of Science Programs will be speaking on the resources available to farmers interested in transitioning to organic. 

Contact Amber Sciligo if you have any questions or to set up a meeting.

8:15am to 5:30pm