8th Annual TOGA Conference Information


Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 8 am - 5 pm


Our yearly gathering has been expanded to two days of educational workshops, speakers and farm tours

Farmer? Want to be? Interested in Organics and Sustainability for life or livelihood? Tennessee Organic Growers Association (TOGA) is the conference for you! Join us for our yearly gathering of farm tours, educational sessions, vendors and local food!

The conference begins on Friday with an afternoon touring local farms all practicing organic and sustainable methods. The tours offer fellow farmers and growing enthusiasts a personal look inside farm operations and an opportunity to talk directly to farmers about their successes, hurdles and opportunities. Bus transportation and lunch providedi by Nashville Farmers' Market Grow Local Kitchen for tour attendees.

A full day of workshops starts on Saturday. Workshop sessions are where professional farmers, hobby farmers, backyard gardeners and local food enthusiasts alike will find sessions that fit their skill level and areas of interest,. Topics range from urban farming, mushroom production, organic fruit production, beekeeping, urban chickens, local food systems and more. Sign up for our e-letter to get the latest news and information on speakers, session topics, & more.

Address of 2012 Conference:
More details coming soon. All conference activities will take place in/around the Nashville area.