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Organic Farmers and Gardeners Conference

Dec 31, 2024 08:34AM ● By Bernice Butler

The Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (TOFGA) will hold its 32nd annual conference, themed “Cultivate Curiosity”, from January 26 to 28 at the Courtyard Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center. The keynote speaker is Christine Martin, an advocate for holistic and regenerative agricultural practices.

Featuring a diverse range of workshops, hands-on learning sessions and off-site intensives and farm tours, the event will bring together farmers, ranchers and agricultural professionals from across Texas to share knowledge, build community and explore innovative practices in organic and sustainable agriculture. Highlights include workshops and learning sessions; farm tours; a farm feast; a trade show; networking opportunities; and a curated bookstore.

Location: 16100 Impact Way, Pflugerville. For more information, call 512-220-2525, email [email protected] or visit tofga.org.

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