About the Event

This free 2-day virtual event aims to provide early to small-scale farmers and food business owners (1-10 years in operation) with tools, resources, and practical actionable steps, to scale their business responsibly and develop wholesale readiness. Sessions will focus on three key tracks: Business Development, Operations, and Capacity Building, delivered in collaboration with community partners and supply chain professionals.

Please contact the Event Lead, British Griffis, for further inquiries.

Who Can Participate?

Agricultural Experts
Capital Providers
Technical Assistance Providers
Supply Chain Professionals
Farmers
Food Business Owners

Why Participate?

Professional Enrichment: Equipping small to midsize suppliers with the knowledge and actionable steps they need to thrive.
Networking: Expand your professional network.

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Submit a Propsal

Share Your Expertise and Insights

We invite supply chain professionals, agriculture experts, and food system thought leaders to share your expertise, inspirations, and vision at the Scaling for Success: Supplier Development Tools for Farms and Food Businesses virtual event. Propose a session for one of our three key tracks: Business Development, Operations, and Capacity Building.

As we work to build a more equitable and transparent food system, we are committed to supporting suppliers across the region in overcoming political and infrastructure challenges. Our goal is to foster a food system that prioritizes values-based purchasing while creating opportunities for small to midsize producers, prioritizing BIPOC producers, to successfully enter and thrive within the supply chain.

In the spirit of the event theme "Scaling for Success," we value your unique perspectives to help shape the future of Food and Agriculture. Join us to spark connections and ignite a new path forward.

All proposals must be received by October 4, 2024, at 6:00pm CT.

Session Proposal Categories

Business Development

Operations

Capacity Building

Submission Details

We are accepting proposals for presentations across the three tracks. Here are the deadlines to keep in mind:

Priority Deadline: 6 PM CT, Friday, September 20, 2024
Final Deadline: 6 PM CT, Friday, October 4, 2024