Inspiring, Nurturing, Promoting Farm-Based Education!

Since 2006, the Farm-Based Education Network has been hosting professional learning events for those looking to dig into farm-based education. The 2019 Conference will be their 7th large convening, with over 300 attendees coming to learn, share and grow through workshops, field trips, farm projects, films, shared meals, wellness activities, and more. 

The FBEN is committed to building a conference environment that welcomes cultural diversity and encourages speakers, field trip hosts, and attendees with multiple perspectives and backgrounds.  Many individuals within the FBEN are exploring the intersections of farm-based education with social equity, food justice, power, privilege, and sovereignty, and we hope this conference can deepen our individual and collective questioning and learning around this work.

Through 45 and 75 minute workshop sessions, speakers will share their values and expertise around farm-based education. While each workshop fits into multiple categories, we did our best to organize them into the tracks listed below. You can also view workshops organized by session with descriptions included (subject to change)! Interested in who will be presenting? Take a look at the presenters short bios here. 

Prices vary depending on workshop: $45 – $373. However, they know professional development conferences can be expensive to attend! Because of their cost, they often exclude those from limited resource organizations, those paying out of their own pockets, and those unable to take time away from work and home to attend. Their event aims to be accessible to all, and through the generous support of many sponsors, are able to make conference registration financially affordable.