Schedule

The Small Farmers Conference at Lincoln University is a dynamic event designed to empower small-scale farmers and agricultural enthusiasts with the knowledge, tools, and resources to thrive in today’s evolving industry. This multi-day conference features a robust schedule of workshops, networking opportunities, and engaging presentations from leading experts in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and more. Explore the full schedule below to plan your experience and make the most of this invaluable opportunity to grow your skills, connect with fellow farmers, and drive success in your farming endeavors.

Complete Conference Schedule

Time	Activity	Location
7:45 a.m.	Breakfast	Magnolia Ballroom
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Opening Session/Keynote Address Keynote Presented by: Eloris Speight, Ph.D Executive Director Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Policy Center	Magnolia Ballroom
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Panel Discussion	Magnolia Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Magnolia Ballroom
1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.	Load Buses for George Washington Carver Research Farm
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Farm Tour Presentation	Carver Farm Multipurpose Room
2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Farm Tours	Busby Farm Carver Farm Freeman Farm
4:45 p.m - 5:00 p.m.	Load Buses Back to Hotel
6:00 p.m.	Dinner	Magnolia Ballroom

Time	Activity	Location
7:45 a.m.	Breakfast Opens	Magnolia Ballroom
8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Keynote Address Keynote Presented by: Jason Brown Farmer Former NFL Player St. Louis Rams First Fruits Farm	Magnolia Ballroom
10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.	Concurrent Sessions (3)	Magnolia Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Lunch	Magnolia Ballroom
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Concurrent Breakout Sessions #1 Innovations in Crop Science Talk 1: Native Plants & Specialty Crops Talk 2: Talk 3:	Bell Vista Ballroom (Room May Change)
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Concurrent Breakout Sessions #2 Livestock Health & Productivity Talk 4: Small Ruminants Talk 5: Poultry Talk 6:	Magnolia Ballroom (Room May Change)
3:15 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Concurrent Breakout Sessions #3 Agribusiness, Agrotourism & Entrepreneurship Talk 7: Talk 8: Talk 9:	Capitol View (Room May Change)
5:30 p.m.	Dinner	Magnolia Ballroom

Time	Activity	Location
7:45 a.m.	Breakfast/Hotel Check-Out	Magnolia Ballroom
9:30 a.m.	Farm Success StoriesFeatured Farmers/Farms
10:45 a.m.	Awards Ceremony Speakers Appreciation Awards Department/Division Faculty/Staff Awards Community Awards "Small Farmer of the Year Award" Conference Ends	Magnolia Ballroom
11:45 a.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Buses Depart from Hotel

Schedule

Complete Conference Schedule

Day 1: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Day 2: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Day 3: Thursday, March 5, 2026