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Huntington Place Convention Center

AUGUST 4-6, 2024 • DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Registration is Open for the National Urban Agriculture Conference


We invite you to come experience the first-ever National Urban Agriculture Conference on August 4-6 at Huntington Place Convention Center in Detroit, Michigan.


This will be a national opportunity to celebrate the advancement, investment and dedication to urban agriculture.


The conference will focus efforts to “bridge the gap” for all those working to advance urban agriculture across the nation by building stronger connections among USDA programs and the stakeholders that they serve. This conference will intentionally increase awareness and transparency about USDA programming and bring stakeholders together for training, networking, resource connecting and relationship building.


We also invite you to consider sponsoring or being an exhibitor at the event. You’ll get a chance to promote your organization to a diverse array of agriculture professionals while experiencing the exciting programs, networking opportunities, and vital discussions throughout the event.

 


In-Person Conference Rate: Early Bird $175*

Includes all of the following:

  • Pre-conference bus tours and reception on Sunday afternoon (limited capacity)
  • Access to all general sessions, panel discussions, and concurrent sessions
  • Meals, including breakfast and lunch (Mon/Tues) and a Tuesday evening reception and dinner
  • Networking breaks with exhibitors each day
  • Intentional, planned time for you to create connections with other professionals who are advancing initiatives in urban agriculture across the U.S.


Virtual Conference Rate: $75

A limited number of conference sessions will be available for virtual, live-stream viewing on Monday and Tuesday, August 5-6.


*In-Person Registration is $250 beginning July 1, 2024.

Register Here

Information about travel, transportation and lodging at our conference hotel, the Detroit Marriott, Renaissance Center, can be found at the link below.

Rooms are limited at the conference rate of $254/night, available until July 15, 2024.

Plan Your Stay & Reserve Your Room

BECOME A SPONSOR OR EXHIBITOR

Showcase Your Support for Urban Ag Along With Your Products and Services

As a sponsor or exhibitor, you'll get recognition for your business or organization throughout this three-day event as you connect with a diverse group of more than 600 professionals whose work focuses on developing and strengthening urban agriculture initiatives in their communities.


Sponsorships are available to fit every budget, and your support helps helps to offset program costs, reduce registration fees and increase opportunities for attendance. Thank you!

Find Out More About Conference Sponsorships

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Small Farm Outreach Program office at smal...@vsu.edu or call (804) 524-3292 / TDD (800) 828-1120 during business hours of 8 am. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations five days prior to the event.

The NUag Initiative is made possible by grants from USDA Farm Service Agency: FSA23CPT0012863 and FSA23CPT0013042

NUag Initiative | 4415 River Road, Virginia State University, College of Agriculture, Small Farm Outreach Program,
Petersburg, VA 23803
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