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CONFERENCE PURPOSE

The Small Farmers Conference 2009 will continue in its ob-

jective to be a part of the educational outreach efforts to the

citizens of Mississippi. This year the conference convenes in

Mississippis historic capitol city, Jackson. The Regency Ho-

tel and Conference Center will house our guests and partici-

pants as we launch our 18h year session. The exciting

Theme: Agriculture: Sustaining A Legacy For Life fully

exemplifies the direction the conference takes this

year. There are several exciting learning sites and continuing

education tracks that will be both informational and fun for

the participants. This statewide conference will focus on as-

sisting participants in creatively starting new enterprises on

their farms and gaining a wealth of knowledge through new

marketing strategies and business opportunities. We encour-

age farmers, cooperatives, and women in business to attend

this conference. Educational professionals, non-profit devel-

opment specialists, federal and state agriculture and busi-

ness development staff and others that provide rural busi-

ness development assistance are also asked to attend.

Goals and Objectives1. To redirect the cooperatives message as a means to achieve

financial success and educate participants on how to createwealth thru asset building

2. To provide networking, marketing opportunities and introducenew technology

3. To provide demonstrations through educational learning sitesand to make changes based upon research based data

4. To expose participants to funding opportunities available for a

variety of farm practices by introducing new and innovative farming enterprise

5. To encourage participants to participate in programs available toassist their farm enterprises

6. To promote certification programs that will enhance farm business and personal growth

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2009 Small Farmers Conference is held incooperation with the Mississippi Association ofCooperatives/Center for Cooperative Develop-ment.

If you have any questions about the confer-ence and registration, contact us at 601-354-2750 or 601-877-6128. We look forward tosharing with you ideas for an enjoyable con-ference on the move!

Continuing Education Courses

Artificial Insemination

Forestry Management 101

Farm Service Agency Vendors BorrowersTraining

Private Chemical Pesticide Certification

Conference Tracks

Youth In Agriculture Component

Women In Business

Coop Development

Marketing

Family and Health Issues

SAVE THE DATE

March 30-April 1, 2009