Kentucky Black Farmers Association hosted the 2026 Kentucky Black Farmers Conference it was a powerful gathering centered on collective care, shared knowledge, and long-term sustainability. In a time of rapid change and uncertainty, this conference created space for Black farmers to come together, exchange tools, and strengthen the relationships that have always carried us forward.

Guided by the theme “We Got Us: Rooted in Community. Ready for What’s Next,” the conference featured hands-on workshops, farmer-led sessions, and expert panels focused on resilience, land stewardship, business continuity, succession planning, and navigating evolving systems that impact our farms and foodways. Designed to meet this moment, the conference affirmed a simple truth: when we lean on one another, we are prepared—not just to respond, but to lead.

Together, we will build clarity, confidence, and collective power to sustain Black farming in Kentucky for generations to come.