Agripalooza

Agripalooza -- Where Technology Meets Tradition

An event by Your Virginia SBDC Greater Roanoke & NRV Team in partnership with Ferrum College and Franklin County

Agripalooza is an in-person event at Ferrum College

Join us for Agripalooza: Where Technology Meets Tradition, the must-attend event for agriculture business owners, entrepreneurs, and our valued economic development and community partners who play a critical role in strengthening our regional agriculture ecosystem. Your presence helps foster collaboration, spark new partnerships, and support the long-term vitality of our rural communities. This engaging conference focuses on blending innovation with tradition to address the challenges and opportunities facing today’s agriculture industry. Whether you are running an established farm, launching an agribusiness, supporting producers through lending or economic development, or simply passionate about strengthening our regional food and agriculture ecosystem, Agripalooza is designed to provide valuable insights, practical tools, and meaningful connections to help you contribute and succeed.

Featured Keynote Speaker: Katie Frazier, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry

Conference Highlights

• Interactive Breakout Sessions
• Networking Opportunities
• Actionable Takeaways and
• Resource Connections

Full Event Details can be viewed at https://www.roanokesmallbusiness.org/agripalooza

Your Agripalooza experience includes light refreshments and lunch

Participating in Agripolooza will inspire and equip you with actionable strategies, expert insights, and connections to drive your business forward.

Refunds are not available. The registration fee for the event covers the planning, preparation, and materials that are coordinated in advance.*

Fine Print:

Pre-registration is required to receive the instructions to attend Agripalooza.

Our workshops, events, and programs are designed with a small business owner in mind. Actionable, sharing of ideas, and takeaways to keep things straight.

The SBDC reserves the right to cancel a workshop/event/program for insufficient enrollment, weather emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances. Should a cancellation occur we will use the email you provided to contact you. Pre-registration is highly recommended. If an event is canceled or postponed and you have not pre-registered we will not be able to contact you.

All programs of the Virginia SBDC are open to the public on a non-discriminatory basis. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance.

If you need assistance, please reach out to Heather Fay, hello@roanokesmallbusiness or call/text 540-632-1174.