2026 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network Meeting Announced

Mark your calendars! The 2026 Spring Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFLSFN) meeting is happening on Wednesday, May 13th!

We’re excited to announce that this year’s meeting will be held at Inyoni Organic Farm in Collier County. This event is brought to you through a collaboration between UF/IFAS Extension, the Rodale Institute, and Florida Organic Growers (FOG).

This meeting will offer valuable opportunity to learn about organic production in Florida, connect with fellow farmers, and meet representatives from partnering organizations and agencies.

The meeting will include educational presentations from UF/IFAS, FOG, and the Rodale Institute, a tour of Inyoni Organic Farm, followed by a networking session. Lunch will be provided.

In the afternoon, participants will also have the chance to schedule individualized consultations with Rodale Institute specialists on topics such as:

Organic crop production
Integrated pest management
Soil health and fertility
Organic and regenerative organic certification
Small farm management
Organic market development and access
Community food system development
Learn more about Rodale Institute consulting services here: https://rodaleinstitute.org/consulting/

Thanks to FOG, Spanish translation will be provided to ensure the event is accessible and inclusive for Spanish speaking farmers.

Don’t miss this opportunity! This meeting is an excellent chance to expand your farming knowledge and connect with both local agencies and other farmers across Southwest Florida.

For registration and full event details, click here.

Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN)

The Southwest Florida Small Farmers Network (SWFSFN) is a group composed of UF/IFAS agents from the Southwest Region that connects growers to a resource network focused on diversified and sustainable farming systems. We help established farmers and new or beginner farmers from the counties of Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Hardee, Hillsborough, Lee, Manatee, Pasco, Polk, Pinellas, and Sarasota with any production, marketing, and management needs they may have with their agricultural commodities and help them solve problems to improve any aspects of their farms and product quality. For more information about the SWFSFN click here.

Inyoni Organic Farm

Inyoni Organic Farm is a 6-acre USDA certified organic farm founded and actively run by Nick Batty. Tucked away down a dirt road in Northern Golden Gate Estates, Inyoni Organic Farm produces up to 50 different varieties of organically grown and harvested vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit. With the warm Florida weather, the farm enjoys a long growing season from October to June. Inyoni Farm participates in multiple farmers markets in SWFL, Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs). Online sales, and a popular place for consumers to buy local, seasonal food directly from farmer. Visit to learn more: https://www.inyoniorganicfarm.store/

About Florida Organic Growers (FOG)

Founded in 1987, Florida Certified Organic Growers and Consumers (FOG) is a nonprofit leader in advancing organic, regenerative, and sustainable agriculture. FOG has played a key role in shaping national organic standards and continues to engage in policy development on organic certification, food safety, and emerging agricultural issues. Visit FOG website for more information: https://foginfo.org/

About Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1947 by J. I. Rodale to advance organic farming through research that builds healthy, living soils and addresses the long‑term impacts of chemical‑based agriculture. It helped launch the modern organic movement by scientifically studying and demonstrating natural farming methods that support soil health, environmental resilience, and human well‑being. Visit the Rodale Institute website for more information: https://rodaleinstitute.org/