March 6th-8th, 2026
Clark & Madison Co. Kentucky
KENTUCKY BLACK FARMERS CONFERENCE 2026
Ready to join us at the 2026 Kentucky Black Farmers Conference?
Interested in Sponsoring or Paying it Forward to support the conference?
Sponsor a conference ticket for a farmer or community member, or support the event by selecting the sponsorship option . Every contribution helps strengthen our farming community.
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Tickets are free because someone sponsored yours. Paying it forward is one way to extend that same support to another farmer. Your contribution helps remove barriers, build community, and ensure this space remains accessible to all who need it.
Pay it Forward Link—Together, we’ve got us!
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Join the Kentucky Black Farmers Association at the 2026 Kentucky Black Farmers Conference for a powerful gathering centered on collective care, shared knowledge, and long-term sustainability. In a time of rapid change and uncertainty, this conference creates 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 will feature 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 affirms 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.
View and Download the Event Agenda Below!
Where To Stay
There are several ways to stay during the Kentucky Black Farmers Conference: you can book a hotel or Airbnb nearby, or choose to camp or glamp on-site at Ballew Estates. Some nearby hotel options are listed below.*Attendees are responsible for booking their own hotel or Airbnb accommodations.
Camping or Glamping at Ballew Estates:
If you’d like to stay on the land and fully experience the conference, camping and glamping are available. Please email tbelamin@kyblackfarmersassociation.org as soon as possible after registering to check availability and reserve your spot.
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Clarion Pointe – Richmond North
1751 Lexington Rd, Richmond, KY 40475
~8.3 miles from Ballew Estates
(~12-minute drive)
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Red Roof Inn
111 Bahama Ct, Richmond, KY 40475
~8.5 miles from Ballew Estates
(~13-minute drive)
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Tru by Hilton
1020 Amberly Way, Richmond, KY 40475
~8.2 miles from Ballew Estates
(~16-minute drive)
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Camping/Glamping
If you’d like to stay on the land at Ballew Estates; camping and glamping options are available. Please email tbelamin@kyblackfarmersassociation.org as soon as possible after registering to check availability and reserve your spot.
