The National Young Farmers Conference

Every December, hundreds of beginning farmers from across the United States gather at Stone Barns Center for Food and Agriculture to learn from agricultural luminaries, peers, and advocacy organizations at the National Young Farmers Conference: Reviving the Culture of Agriculture. On December 3-5, 2014, Stone Barns Center will host the 7th annual National Young Farmers Conference, providing participants with access to inspiring keynotes and unique workshops that address soil science, technical skills, agricultural policy, farm business management, conservation and more. PRE-CONFERENCE: AGROECOLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE On December 3, 2014 Stone Barns Center will host a day of workshops and conversations with scientists, farmers and policy experts to explore issues related to agriculture and climate change, with a focus on mitigation and adaptation strategies. REGISTRATION This year, registration for the conference will be by lottery. Beginning farmers (10 years farming or less) will be given registration preference. The deadline for lottery applications has been extended. Applications must be received by 5:00 pm EST on Sunday, September 21 to be included in the lottery. SCHOLARSHIPS Stone Barns Center is offering a limited number of farmer scholarships to this year’s conference. The application process opened on August 1 and closed at 5PM EST on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.