2026 Theme: From Soil to Soul; Where Agri-Meets Culture

The 4th Annual Melanated Growers Conference will nurture an environment where tradition, innovation, and community all come together to shape the future of the way we grow food.

 

This year’s theme honors both traditional and conventional farming practices while introducing modern agricultural innovations that expand access and strengthen sustainability. Through hands-on workshops, practical demonstrations, and shared dialogue (our favorite part), participants gain tools they can immediately apply in their homes, schools, and communities.

 

The conference affirms that agriculture is both a learned practice and a cultural legacy; one that nourishes the land, empowers people, and strengthens community from soil to soul.