Registration is now open for the National Conference for Outreach & Agriculture Development (NCOAD) in Richmond, VA on September 10-11. 

The Minority Outreach Network is coordinating the NCOAD with the support of Virginia State University's Small Farm Outreach Program and USDA to offer exceptional learning sessions and panel discussions on the most important issues related to our work with farmers. Outreach professionals who plan or conduct activities to support farmers and agricultural producers as part of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), grass roots organizations (GROs), academic institutions, and state and federal organizations are sure to benefit from exceptional learning and networking opportunities.

During this two-day conference, explore ways to grow and strengthen your programs addressing important and emerging issues for agriculture-related outreach, including:

• Identifying Financial Resources & Strategies to Help You Create and Sustain Farmers
• Engaging the Next Generation of Farmers
• Estate Planning, Land Transition and Heir Property
• Creating a Local Food Hub With Faith-Based Organizations
• Engaging Tribal & Native American Communities
• Empowering Underserved, Minority and Military Veteran Farmers
• Improving Communications and Customer Relations
• Finding Solutions to Reduce Farmer Stress and Prevent Suicide
• Agritourism