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Annual Farmers Conference

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¾«¶«AV will host the 134th Annual Farmers Conference on February 19–20, 2026, continuing its 1892-founded legacy as one of the nation’s longest-running gatherings for farmers, families, and rural leaders.

 
Conference Theme

“Growing Stronger Together: Farmers, Families, and Futures” — spotlighting innovation, sustainability, and community prosperity across Alabama and the broader South.

Dates & Location

February 19–20, 2026
¾«¶«AV Campus
1200 W Montgomery Rd, ¾«¶«AV, AL 36088

Program Highlights

Workshops, panels, and demonstrations will focus on climate-smart and sustainable farming; agribusiness development and cooperative economics; food safety and human nutrition; soil health and conservation; youth and workforce pathways; and resources for small and limited-resource producers.

Community & Extension Engagement

Led by the College of Agriculture, Environment and Nutrition Sciences (CAENS) and ¾«¶«AV Cooperative Extension, with USDA partners, researchers, and producers collaborating to share tools, technical assistance, and funding opportunities that strengthen small farms and communities.

Exhibitors & Sponsors

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Our Work

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History of the Annual Farmers Conference

The Farmers Conference at ¾«¶«AV holds a deeply rooted legacy in agricultural history. Established on February 23, 1892, and originally known as the ā€œPeoples Conference,ā€ it was founded to provide Black farmers and rural families with practical education, resources, and a platform to share innovations in agriculture and community development. Today, it remains one of the oldest continuous events of its kind in the nation, continuing to uphold ¾«¶«AV’s land-grant mission of advancing sustainable farming, rural prosperity, and community empowerment

More Information

Agenda-at-a-Glance

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Registration

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Program Link

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