fOOD SYSTEMS CONFERENCES iN 2025
NAFSN curates this list of food systems conferences in 2025 to help you find professional opportunities for learning & networking.
Conferences offering NAFSN member discounts are featured in red.
Conferences where you can meet NAFSN leadership are featured in purple.
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JAN 2025
Future Harvest Annual Conference
"Every winter, more than 500 farmers, educators, agriculture service providers, and foodpreneurs gather for Future Harvest’s annual conference — an extra special three days of workshops, lectures, peer-to-peer experiences, delicious farm fresh meals, all-star lineup of speakers, and lots of learning and networking!"
Dates: January 17-18, 2025
Location: Silver Spring, MD
From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference 2025
"The Everything Local Conference is the largest local food conference in Illinois. It brings together Illinois growers, producers, and food system players from across the state. The three-day conference features keynote speakers, 100+ educational sessions, a tradeshow with 65+ exhibitors, and conference meals crafted with Illinois-grown foods. Attendees have the opportunity to network and attend workshops on topics like specialty crop production, business development, funding and financing, and more."
Dates: -
Location: Springfield, IL
EcoFarm Conference
"The EcoFarm Conference is one of the largest and longest-running gatherings of sustainable and organic farmers, ranchers, and food system advocates in the U.S. Held annually in California, it offers a dynamic space for learning, networking, and collaboration through workshops, keynote speakers, farm tours, and hands-on demonstrations. With a focus on regenerative agriculture, ecological stewardship, and food justice, EcoFarm fosters community and innovation in the movement toward a more sustainable and just food system."
Dates: January 22-25, 2025
Location: Pacific Grove, CA
FEB 2025
Organic Vegetable Production Conference
"This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from throughout the Midwest and beyond. Participants who register by January 8 will receive a conference packet with handouts and swag through the mail BEFORE the online sessions. Those who register after January 8 may receive the packet before or AFTER the online sessions. Online sessions are held over Zoom."
Dates:
Virtual Sessions: January 23 – 24
In-person Sessions: January 31 – February 1, 2025
Location: Madison, WI
MAR 2025
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JUN 2025
ASFS-AFHVS Conference: Food Cultures and Social Justice
"Oregon State University's Food in Culture and Social Justice Program is pleased to host the 2025 joint annual meeting of the Association for the Study of Food and Society (ASFS) and the Agriculture, Food and Human Values Society (AFHVS). The 2025 conference theme is "Food Cultures and Social Justice." Culture is how humans live in the world and we construct our many different kinds of cultures around making and eating food. AgriCULTURE is what allows human society to grow and spread, perhaps beyond a sustainable level."
Dates: June 18-21, 2025
Location: Corvallis, OR
Community Food Systems Conference: Resilience and Resistance: Cross-Pollinating Food Movements
"This conference serves as a dynamic platform for inspiration, collaboration, and action. Through 27 workshops led by organizations from across the country, compelling plenary talks from food system leaders, dedicated affinity groups, and action-planning sessions, attendees will gain valuable insights and practical strategies. Together, we will celebrate our successes, share innovative solutions, and build the momentum needed for meaningful change."
Dates: June 22-24, 2025
Location: Portland, OR
NAFSN leaders Debra Tropp & Nikki Seibert will be in attendance. Reach out to meet up!
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NOV 2025
National Agricultural Marketing Summit
"The AgSummit provides a unique networking opportunity for agricultural marketing practitioners to form new partnerships and learn business strategies to improve the performance of their farms and businesses."
Dates: November 12-14, 2025
Location: Indianapolis, IN
DEC 2025
10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference
"Hosted by the National Farm to School Network, this conference is the premier event for anyone passionate about bringing local food to institutional settings and driving equitable, positive change in the food system. Whether you’re a food service professional, farmer, educator, policymaker, entrepreneur, or student, this conference offers invaluable opportunities to network, learn, and share knowledge with others who are shaping the future of food access and sustainability.
Dates: December 1-4, 2025
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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