The 5th National Small Farm Conference will be held September 15-17, 2009 in Springfield, Illinois. The conference includes preconference short courses, concurrent sessions, posters, exhibits, short courses,
plenary sessions, and educational tours. The conference is held every three to four years and brings together land grant universities, community-based organizations and other stakeholders who work with small farmers and ranchers. The Conferences strengthen collaboration and
partnership among groups and share new ideas resulting from research, extension and outreach work conducted to enhance the capacity of our stakeholders in assisting producers enhance farm income.

Abstracts must be received by March 13, 2009.

Click here to go to the meeting website.