National Urban Agriculture Conference Aug. 4-6, 2024, in Detroit, MI

Have you heard about the National Urban Agriculture Conference happening Aug. 4-6 in Detroit, MI? Through the conference, the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, along with lead organizer NUag Initiative, seeks to build stronger connections between USDA programs and those working in urban agriculture. The conference features bus tours of urban farms in Detroit; information on USDA resources; listening sessions and presentations; and information on beneficial tools, training, resources, and efforts to expand local and regional food systems. Approximately 500 attendees are expected, including USDA employees, urban farmers; educators and administrators; business and nonprofit leaders; and retail and wholesale companies. 

A limited number of $1,000 conference attendance scholarships are available, reimbursable to urban farmers and partnering cooperators who register and apply. See the scholarship application (deadline: June 21) here. 

To learn more and sign up for early bird pricing (on or before June 30), see the website for conference registration.