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December 9-10, 2026

The Jones Center - 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR

Join us for a day of educational sessions, networking, and collaborative discussions designed to strengthen Northwest Arkansas's food system. For farmers, food entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in learning more about how to support our local food system!

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Conference Overview

    • Educational sessions for beginning and advanced farmers, food entrepreneurs, farmers market managers, and food purchasers

    • Multiple networking opportunities

    • Exhibitor Hall

    • Inspiring Keynote presentation

    • Locally sourced lunch

    • Tour of Market Center of the Ozarks

    • Arkansas Department of Health

    • Arkansas Food Innovation Center @ Market Center of the Ozarks

    • BadAsh Paint & Design

    • Bella Vista Farmers Market Foundation

    • Brightwater

    • Center for Arkansas Farms and Food

    • Certified Naturally Grown

    • The Conservation Fund

    • Cureate

    • Downtown Rogers Farmers Market

    • Food Loops

    • NCAT/ATTRA

    • NWA Food Bank

    • NWA Land Trust

    • Ozark Slow Food

    • Spring Creek Food Hub

Conference Session Info
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Who Should Attend?

This conference brings together the full spectrum of our food system. Whether you're producing food, making it, buying it, or supporting those who do—there's a place for you here.

Join us if you are:

  • A farmer or rancher (beginning, established, or expanding)

  • A food entrepreneur developing or scaling a product

  • A chef, restaurant owner, or institutional buyer

  • A market manager or food system advocate

  • Anyone passionate about strengthening local food in NWA

Venue & Lodging

Conference Venue

The Jones Center
922 E Emma Ave, Springdale, AR 72764

Accommodations

We've secured a special room rate for conference attendees at the Courtyard by Marriott Fayetteville.

Group Rate: $140/night
Available: December 8-11, 2026

The hotel is conveniently located just 15 minutes from the Jones Center, with easy access to downtown Fayetteville restaurants and amenities. Questions about accommodations? Call the hotel directly at 479.571.4900

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If you have questions about registration, conference content,

or any other inquiries, email shelly@nwalocalfood.com

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