OKLAS 2025

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

We will be accepting walk-ups on 1/29 and 1/30

(There will be a designated table for walk-up registration in the main lobby. Lunch is not guaranteed for walk-ups)

1/30 Walk-Up Registration

DETAILED SCHEDULE

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry in partnership with the Oklahoma Local Ag Collaborative, are hosting the Oklahoma Local Agriculture Summit (OKLAS) – formerly Oklahoma Farmers Market & Agritourism Conference on January 29-31st at the Hilton Garden Inn Edmond Conference Center in Edmond, OK! This multi-day conference will feature hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and traditional conference sessions of interest to farmers market managers, producers, community support organizations, and agritourism site managers. To learn more about OKLAS visit the event’s Facebook page. 

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Please contact the organizers with any questions or concerns. Contact information below: 

Meredith Scott, ONIE Project, meredith-scott@ouhsc.edu

Micaela Halverson, ODAFF, micaela.halverson@ag.ok.gov

Whitney Wilkinson, ODAFF, whitney.wilkinson@ag.ok.gov

Diana Prieto-Marquez, ONIE Project, diana-prietomarquez@ouhsc.edu

Bayleigh Acosta, ONIE Project, bayleigh-acosta@ouhsc.edu 

 

 

Calendar of Events 

Wednesday, January 29th - OKLAS Workshops & Farm to Table Dinner

  • OKLAS Workshops  
    • Innovative Farm Practices by Langston University 
    • Marketing Workshop 
    • Business Workshop 
  • Farm-to-Table Dinner (SOLD OUT) 
    • Join us for the 3rd Annual OKLAS Farm-to-Table Dinner on Wednesday, January 29 at 6:00 PM. 
    • Located at The Historic OKC Farmers Public Market, 311 South Klein Ave, Oklahoma City.
  • Business Consultations with CareerTech Ag & Small Business Managers
    • 1:1 guidance provided by ag business managers
    • Help with applying for FSA loans, creating business plans, marketing, info on permits, etc.
    • View manager profiles and book an appointment today!
  • SNAP Appointments for Producers
    • 1:1 assistance for farms/markets interested in accepting SNAP and/or Senior Benefits
    • Available Wed. 1/29 & Thur. 1/30
    • Reserve an appointment with USDA representatives!
  • DUO Technical Training
    • Required training for all new and existing markets accepting Double Up Oklahoma (DUO)
    • To learn more visit: doubleupoklahoma.org

Thursday, January 30th - Full Summit Day

  • Full Day Summit
    • 24 Breakout Sessions
    • Free Lunch Included
  • SNAP Appointments for Producers
    • 1:1 assistance for farms/markets interested in accepting SNAP and/or Senior Benefits
    • Available Wed. 1/29 & Thur. 1/30
    • Reserve an appointment with USDA representatives!

Friday, January 31st - Agritourism Tour & Innovative Farm Tour

  • OLAC Innovative Farm Tour (SOLD OUT) 
    • Join the Oklahoma Local Ag Collaborative on a tour of 3 innovative farms in Central Oklahoma: 
      • Indigo Acres
      • Phocas Farm 
      • Ruzycki Farms 
    • Pickup: Edmond Conference Center. Lunch will be provided. 
  • Agritourism Bus Tour (SOLD OUT) 
    • Join us for the OKLAS Agritourism Bus Tour to visit 4 agritourism venues in Central Oklahoma: 
      • Ralph's Ranch 
      • Cross Timbers Christmas Tree and Pumpkin Patch 
      • Valley View Pecan Company
      • Sunshine Shelly's Pumpkin Patch
    • Pickup: Edmond Conference Center. Lunch will be provided.