WISA National Conferences
Every few years, a regional women’s network takes the lead in planning a national conference for women in sustainable agriculture (WISA).
More than 400 people from across the U.S. attend, including a few dozen men. The speakers are women, the food is organic, and the atmosphere is energetic! Participants spend two days learning and sharing information about their communities, farms, and projects.
The sixth national Women in Sustainable Agriculture conference takes place from Oct. 17-19, 2019, in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota! For more information, visit the host organization website.
Past WISA Conferences
2016
Portland, Oregon — The fifth conference was held in Portland, OR.
2016: 5th National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture: Making Connections Toward Resiliency
Nov. 29 – Dec. 2, 2016 • Portland, OR
Visit the Oregon State University Small Farms website resources, and see the event Facebook page for info and pictures!
2013
Des Moines, Iowa — WFAN was the host organization for the fourth national conference, held in Des Moines, IA.
4th National Conference for Women in Sustainable Agriculture: Cultivating Our Food, Farms and Future
Nov. 6 – 8, 2013 • Des Moines, IA
2011
State College, Pennsylvania — The third national conference was held in 2011 in State College, PA, hosted by the Pennsylvania Women’s Agricultural Network.
2010
Vermont — The second national conference was held in fall 2010 in Vermont, coordinated by the Vermont Women’s Agricultural Network with support from WFAN and others.
2005
Vermont — The first national conference was held in fall 2005 in Vermont, coordinated by the Vermont Women’s Agricultural Network with support from WFAN and others.