Barrier to Opportunities

Taking what was learned in Conference Session 1 and what is known about barriers to land, capital, and enhanced production capacity, Conference Session 2 will focus on strategies for overcoming common barriers. Guest speakers and discussion insights will provide session attendees with examples of successful strategies used be fellow farmers to overcome these barriers and will spark new ideas for innovation. We will also dedicate time in this session to addressing issues in the land rental market, competing economics and community interests, and conserving agriculture land. Throughout the session we hope to encourage multi-discipline community conversations (land trust, parks and rec, etc.) and connections for farmer-to-farmer assistance.