Indiana Black Loam Conference

Indiana Black Loam Conference

Legacy Taste of the Garden LLC and their farming associates across the state of Indiana are in collaboration with the CCSI and NRCS in hosting workshops in the cities of Evansville, Bloomington, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Gary, and Indianapolis starting in February 2022.

Our committed team is dedicated to building relationships, providing support to gain access to information, and training. These workshops will provide introductions to USDA programs and resources available to BIPOC and Socially Disadvantaged Rural, Urban and Community producers to assist and increase participation of USDA programs, loans, grants and scholarships, sustainable agriculture practices, business planning, and Community Development.

The Indianapolis event will be held at the Madam Walker Legacy Center 617 Indiana Ave, Indianapolis. 

The Indianapolis Black Loam will be May 13 & 14

May 13th - Networking event 6pm -9pm (for BIPOC producers)

May 14th - Conference 9am - 4 pm

Farm tours beginning at 4pm (all times Eastern)

Natural Resources Conservation Service Chief Cosby will be giving the keynote address for this event.

Hotel Block information: 

Best Western Plus, Downtown Indianapolis

401 Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204

*May 6th deadline: Ask for Legacy Taste room block*