Temple University
October 20-22, 2023
Meet the Keynote Speakers
These three remarkable individuals embody the spirit of resilience, advocacy, and culinary storytelling that lies at the heart of the BUGs national conference. Read more...
Conference Itinerary
The Conference Itinerary has all of the dates, times and locations for the upcoming BUGs weekend.
Self Guided Walking Tour
Unable to nab a seat on the Friday urban farm tour shuttle vans? We got you covered! Check out our self-guided urban farm tour! Click here for more detailed information on how you can check out Philly based urban farm sites on your own (or with a buddy!)
Conference Information
Black Urban Growers (BUGs) and our partners are pleased to present the 11th Annual Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners (BUGS) Conference. Through engaging and participatory workshops, panel discussions, farm tours and fun social events, we will take time to honor our past, celebrate our present and dream up the future of Black Food Sovereignty. The conference will provide hands-on, skill-building workshops on sustainable agriculture education including soil health, land reclamation, financial literacy, seeds saving, and other related topics.
Farm Tours
On Friday , the local host committee will provide urban farm tours in the Philadelphia metro and surrounding area
Friday Night Market
Sample the offerings of local Philly food vendors, and peruse the Produce Market and the Vendors Marketplace.
Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners Conference - Saturday
Attendees will participate in keynote panel discussions & a comprehensive line-up of workshops
BUGs Block Party
Come out and mingle with Black Winemakers + Celebrate Hip Hop's 50th Anniversary at the BUGs Saturday Night Party!
Black Farmers & Urban Gardeners Conference - Sunday
Close with break out sessions facilitated by the National Black Food and Justice Alliance
Host Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Philadelphia – Center City
237 S Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Make reservations here.
See our recommendations for other accommodations.
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LIFE & CULTURE
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