The conference is designed for:Farmers and ranchersLandownersHealth professionalsNutrition professionalsVeterinariansChurch and community leadersFood businesses and entrepreneursConsumers interested in healthier foodFamiliesStudents and educatorsInvestors and supporters of regenerative agricultureYou do not need to be a farmer or agricultural professional to attend.

Inaugural · Two-Day Conference

Etta Hills Farm Conference

Regenerative Agriculture · Stewardship · Human Health · Practical Solutions

Restoring the land. Nourishing people. Honoring our Creator.

October 8–9, 2026 The Tabernacle · Southaven, MS

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When

October 8–9, 2026Two-day conference · 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

Where

The Tabernacle7701 US-51, Southaven, MS 38671

Included

Regenerative meals100% sourced from the farm

Bonus

Farm tour optionOptional · Saturday, Oct 10

Partnership Opportunity

Become a Vendor or Sponsor

Join us in bringing quality products and experiences to our community.

Partner with Etta Hills Farm to grow your business.

Become a Partner

— What you'll take home —

Two days with the people doing the work.

Speakers, workshops, lab data, pasture walks, and a kitchen that runs entirely on what comes off the farm. Built for farmers, food buyers, doctors, parents, and anyone who's stopped trusting the label on the package.

Practice taught by practitioners.

— The Lineup —

Our Keynote Speakers

Conversations That Connect Ideas With Action

Conference Panels

Our moderated panels bring keynote speakers together with farmers, physicians, scientists, veterinarians, entrepreneurs and agricultural leaders. Each conversation is designed to connect research, practical experience, responsible stewardship and meaningful audience questions.

Panel One Thursday

Regeneration in Practice

A practical conversation about implementing regenerative agriculture in real farming and livestock operations. Panelists will discuss what works, what remains difficult and how producers can build resilient land, livestock and farm businesses.

Discussion Areas

Applying regenerative principles in real farm operations
Adaptive grazing and livestock management
Soil health, land recovery and ecological resilience
Farm economics and managing transition costs
Family involvement and operational decision-making
Infrastructure, labor and production challenges
Lessons learned from successes and setbacks
Building profitable and resilient farm businesses

Planned Participants

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Allen Williams

Regenerative agriculture pioneer, educator and farmer.

Keynote Speaker

Christine Martin

Holistic management educator focused on leadership, mindset and complex decision-making.

Regenerative Producer

Cooper Hurst

Livestock producer featured in Roots So Deep.

Regenerative Producer

Katie Hurst

Farmer featured in Roots So Deep, bringing a family-farm perspective.

Nature's Gourmet Farm

Ben Simmons

Regenerative livestock producer and direct-market farmer.

Regenerative Cattle Producer

Clay Nash

Cattle producer experienced in grazing, production and producer partnerships.

P&K Farms

Mike Parker

Regenerative producer experienced in livestock, farm operations and direct marketing.

P&K Farms

Allie Kennedy

Regenerative producer offering a family-farm, food-production and stewardship perspective.

Mississippi Agriculture

Sledge Taylor

Mississippi farmer and agricultural leader focused on stewardship and rural resilience.

Planned Format Moderated discussion followed by focused audience questions. The final stage lineup may be divided into shorter segments so each producer has meaningful time to contribute.

Panel Two Thursday

Storytelling, Stewardship & Building the Regenerative Movement

A cross-disciplinary conversation exploring how storytelling, leadership, faith, relationships and public engagement can help regeneration move beyond individual farms and into families, institutions, communities and culture.

Discussion Areas

Communicating regeneration beyond agriculture
The role of storytelling, film and public engagement
Faith, stewardship and responsibility
Leadership, relationships and personal action
Connecting farmers, health professionals and consumers
Strengthening families and rural communities
Building trust across different audiences
Turning awareness into meaningful action

Planned Participants

Keynote Speaker and Filmmaker

Peter Byck

Producer of Roots So Deep and Carbon Cowboys, sharing stories of farmers regenerating land and communities.

Keynote Speaker

Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr.

Faith and community leader focused on stewardship, service, leadership and strengthening communities.

Keynote Speaker

Christine Martin

Holistic management educator focused on leadership, relationships and lasting systems change.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Allen Williams

Regenerative agriculture pioneer, educator and movement builder.

Mississippi Agriculture

Sledge Taylor

Agricultural leader bringing a Mississippi farmer and rural-community perspective.

Planned Format A moderated Thursday conversation focused on storytelling, stewardship, leadership and practical next steps. Peter Byck is scheduled only for Thursday and is not assigned to any Friday panel.

Panel Three Friday

Food, Health & Human Performance

A cross-disciplinary conversation examining how farming practices, food quality and nutrient density may influence whole-body health, oral health, physical performance and long-term wellness.

Discussion Areas

Connections between soil health and food quality
Nutrient density and human nutrition
Root-cause and whole-person approaches to health
Oral health and whole-body wellness
Food quality, inflammation and metabolic health
Nutrition for performance, recovery and longevity
Helping families make practical food choices
Bridging agricultural research and consumer understanding

Planned Participants

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Ben Edwards

Functional medicine physician and founder of Veritas Wellness.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Stephan van Vliet

Nutrition scientist studying agriculture, nutrient density and human health.

The Grove Dental

Dr. Rebecca Edwards

Holistic dentist exploring oral health, nutrition and whole-body wellness.

P&K Farms

Allie Kennedy

Regenerative producer bringing a family, food-production and consumer perspective.

Health and Human Performance

Don Lee Jr.

Former professional football player and advocate for nutrition, performance and long-term health.

Planned Format Guided discussion connecting scientific research, clinical experience, agricultural production and practical consumer decisions, followed by audience questions.

Panel Four Friday

Building Regenerative Markets

Producers, veterinarians and entrepreneurs examine how regenerative products move from the farm to the customer, including direct sales, supply chains, producer partnerships, value-added products and emerging market opportunities.

Discussion Areas

Building demand for regenerative products
Direct-to-consumer and wholesale sales
Producer partnerships and livestock sourcing
Processing, transportation and supply-chain constraints
Building customer trust and communicating value
Whole-food pet nutrition and animal wellness
Value-added products and market diversification
Scaling without losing product integrity

Planned Participants

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Allen Williams

Regenerative agriculture leader experienced in producer networks, livestock systems and market development.

Nature's Gourmet Farm

Ben Simmons

Farmer experienced in direct sales, brand development and customer relationships.

Regenerative Cattle Producer

Clay Nash

Producer bringing insight into cattle sourcing, economics and regenerative partnerships.

P&K Farms

Mike Parker

Producer experienced in livestock markets, farm operations and regional delivery.

Veterinary Medicine and Pet Nutrition

David Gardiner

Veterinarian and entrepreneur connecting animal wellness, better ingredients and responsible sourcing.

Veterinary Medicine and Pet Nutrition

Bruce Berns

Veterinarian and entrepreneur focused on whole-food pet nutrition and healthier sourcing systems.

Planned Format Moderated market discussion using real producer and business experience, followed by practical questions from farmers, entrepreneurs and consumers.

Programming note: Panel assignments, moderators, participants and discussion topics may be adjusted as final travel and conference logistics are confirmed. Peter Byck will participate on Thursday only and is not scheduled for any Friday session.

— Four pillars —

The conversation we're starting.

Regenerative Ag

Daily moves, cover crops, soil tests — and what the numbers say after four years.

Stewardship

What it actually takes to commit to keeping land healthy for the next 100 years.

Human Health

The link between soil life and human health — with lab data, not vibes.

Practical Solutions

Workshops with tools and protocols you can run on your own land Monday morning.

Two-Day Conference Program

Conference Itinerary

Thursday, October 8 and Friday, October 9, 2026 The Tabernacle | Southaven, Mississippi

Thursday October 8, 2026 Friday October 9, 2026

Day One

Land, Leadership, Stewardship and Storytelling

Main-stage keynotes, practical agriculture, meaningful panel conversations, vendor engagement and an exclusive evening experience for VIP guests.

7:30-8:30 AM

Registration

Registration, Coffee and Vendor Networking

Attendee check-in, morning refreshments, sponsor exhibits, vendor visits and informal introductions.

8:30-8:50 AM

Opening

Conference Welcome and Opening Prayer

Welcome from Chris Williams and James "Trip" Triplett, conference purpose, attendee orientation and opening prayer.

8:50-9:00 AM

Partners

Opening Sponsor Recognition

Brief recognition of the Presenting and Premier Sponsors helping make the conference possible.

9:00-10:00 AM

Keynote

Dr. Allen Williams

Restoring the Land, Rebuilding Resilience and Advancing Regenerative Agriculture.

10:00-10:25 AM

Networking

Morning Vendor and Networking Break

Coffee, refreshments and dedicated time to visit conference sponsors and vendors.

10:25-11:25 AM

Keynote

Peter Byck

The stories, science and farmers behind Roots So Deep and Carbon Cowboys.

11:25 AM-12:00 PM

Networking

Extended Vendor Engagement and Lunch Transition

Time to connect with exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and other attendees before lunch.

12:00-1:15 PM

Lunch Included

Conference Lunch and Sponsor Spotlights

Lunch featuring food raised by Etta Hills Farm, brief sponsor presentations and intentional table networking.

1:15-1:30 PM

Transition

Networking and Session Transition

Informal conversation, vendor traffic and return to the general session.

1:30-2:30 PM

Keynote

Christine Martin

The Human Side of Regeneration: Mindset, Leadership and Decision-Making in Complex Systems.

2:30-2:50 PM

Networking

Afternoon Vendor and Networking Break

Refreshments, sponsor engagement and time to connect with speakers and fellow attendees.

2:50-3:40 PM

Panel

Regeneration in Practice

Farmers and agricultural leaders discuss implementation, economics, land stewardship, family operations, lessons learned and practical audience questions.

3:40-4:00 PM

Networking

Refreshments and Vendor Break

Time to visit exhibitors, continue conversations and prepare for the final Thursday sessions.

4:00-4:50 PM

Panel

Storytelling, Stewardship and Building the Regenerative Movement

Peter Byck and other leaders from agriculture, faith and community development discuss storytelling, leadership, public engagement and turning awareness into meaningful action.

4:50-5:50 PM

Keynote

Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr.

Faith, Stewardship, Service and the Responsibility to Care for Creation.

5:50-6:00 PM

Closing

Day One Closing Remarks

Thursday recap, conclusion of the public program and instructions for VIP ticket holders.

6:00-6:20 PM

Transition

General Attendee Departure and VIP Transition

Public conference programming concludes while the venue transitions for the VIP evening experience.

6:20-6:50 PM

VIP Only

VIP Reception and Speaker Networking

Private reception for VIP ticket holders with participating keynote speakers, panelists and partners.

6:50-8:00 PM

VIP Only

VIP Dinner with Speakers and Panelists

An intimate dinner experience featuring reserved seating, meaningful conversation and brief partner recognition.

8:00-8:10 PM

VIP Only

VIP Closing Remarks

Final appreciation, Friday reminders and conclusion of the VIP evening.

Day Two

Food, Health, Regenerative Markets and Action

Human health, nutrient density, regenerative enterprise, practical markets and clear next steps following the conference.

7:45-8:30 AM

Networking

Coffee, Morning Networking and Vendor Hall

Morning refreshments, sponsor exhibits, vendor visits and attendee networking.

8:30-9:30 AM

Keynote

Dr. Ben Edwards

Root-Cause Health, Nutrition and Restoring the Body's Capacity to Heal.

9:30-9:55 AM

Networking

Morning Vendor and Networking Break

Coffee, refreshments and time to connect with exhibitors, sponsors and other attendees.

9:55-10:55 AM

Keynote

Dr. Stephan van Vliet

Farming Practices, Nutrient Density and the Connection Between Agriculture and Human Health.

10:55-11:15 AM

Networking

Refreshment and Vendor Break

Dedicated time for vendors, sponsors, speakers and attendee conversation.

11:15 AM-12:05 PM

Panel

Food, Health and Human Performance

Physicians, scientists, health professionals, producers and athletes explore nutrient density, oral health, food as medicine, performance and whole-person wellness.

12:05-1:20 PM

Lunch Included

Conference Lunch and Sponsor Spotlights

Lunch featuring food raised by Etta Hills Farm, brief sponsor presentations and intentional table networking.

1:20-1:45 PM

Networking

Vendor and Networking Break

Time to visit exhibitors, continue conversations and return to the general session.

1:45-2:40 PM

Panel

Building Regenerative Markets

Producers, veterinarians and entrepreneurs discuss direct marketing, supply chains, producer partnerships, pet nutrition, value-added products and emerging markets.

2:40-3:05 PM

Networking

Final Vendor and Networking Break

Final dedicated vendor period with refreshments, sponsor engagement and attendee networking.

3:05-4:00 PM

Closing Conversation

From Conference Ideas to Practical Action

Selected speakers and panelists connect the conference's major themes and discuss practical next steps for farmers, families, health professionals, businesses and communities.

4:00-4:15 PM

Closing Message

Dr. Allen Williams

Turning conference knowledge, relationships and inspiration into practical action.

4:15-4:25 PM

Closing

Conference Closing, Prayer and Farm-Tour Instructions

Final acknowledgments, closing prayer and instructions for the October 10 Etta Hills Farm Tour.

4:25 PM

Conclusion

Conference Concludes

Thank you for joining the inaugural Etta Hills Farm Conference.

Programming note: Schedule, session details, panel participation and presentation titles remain subject to refinement as final speaker travel and conference logistics are confirmed. Peter Byck is scheduled for Thursday only. Thursday evening reception and dinner are reserved for VIP ticket holders, participating speakers, panelists and approved conference guests.

— Tickets —

Reserve your seat

Limited tickets for our inaugural conference. Early bird pricing through August 15.

October 8-9, 2026

Conference Tickets

Join us at The Tabernacle in Southaven, Mississippi for two days of keynote presentations, expert panels, regenerative food, meaningful conversation and connection.

EARLY BIRD

Early Bird

$249

per person · ends August 15

Two full days of programming
All regenerative meals included
Workbook + lab-result packet
Optional Saturday farm tour

Standard

$349

per person · most popular

Two full days of programming
All regenerative meals included
Workbook + lab-result packet
Optional Saturday farm tour

Add-On

Etta Hills Farm Tour Add-On

$59

per person

Tour Add-On
Conference Registration required

VIP

$499

per person · limited to 20

Everything in Standard
Front-row seating
Private Q&A with speakers
VIP dinner Thursday night

TOUR ONLY

Etta Hills Farm Tour Only

$89

per person

Tour Only
For those not attending the conference

Refundable up to 30 days before event.

— Plan your trip —

Getting there & staying over

Getting there

Fly into Memphis International Airport (MEM) — about 15–20 minutes from the venue. Southaven sits right on the Tennessee–Mississippi line, so the Tabernacle (7701 US-51) is an easy drive or rideshare from the airport. Driving in? There's free parking on site.

Where to stay — close to the venue

4.3 · Southaven

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Southaven Central

Minutes from the Tabernacle. Clean, reliable, free hot breakfast.

4.0 · Southaven

Hilton Garden Inn Memphis / Southaven

Full-service with on-site bar & grill, pool, and firepit. A short hop from the venue.

Near MEM

Courtyard by Marriott Memphis Airport

Free airport shuttle and lobby bistro — easiest option if you're flying in.

Staying for the farm tour?

The optional farm tour is held at Etta Hills Farm in Etta, MS — about an hour south of the venue. If you're joining, plan to head down that morning, or grab a room closer to the farm in Oxford or Tupelo for Friday night.

Included with VIP tickets

— Straight answers —

Questions worth asking

What is the conference about?

The Etta Hills Farm Conference brings together leaders from agriculture, health, nutrition, science, faith, film, veterinary medicine, and regenerative business.

The conference will explore the connections between:

Regenerative agriculture
Soil and ecosystem health
Nutrient-dense food
Human health and performance
Faith and stewardship
Resilient farm businesses
Regenerative markets and supply chains
Stronger families and communities

The conference is practical, educational, faith-forward, and welcoming to people from many different backgrounds.

Who should attend?

The conference is designed for:

Farmers and ranchers
Landowners
Health professionals
Nutrition professionals
Veterinarians
Church and community leaders
Food businesses and entrepreneurs
Consumers interested in healthier food
Families
Students and educators
Investors and supporters of regenerative agriculture

You do not need to be a farmer or agricultural professional to attend.

What does my conference ticket include?

Early Bird and Standard tickets include:

Admission to both conference days
All keynote presentations
Conference panel discussions
Audience question-and-answer sessions
Networking opportunities
Access to sponsors and vendors
Lunch on Thursday and Friday

The Thursday evening VIP reception and dinner are reserved for VIP ticket holders, participating speakers, panelists, and approved conference guests.

What is included with a VIP ticket?

VIP admission includes the full two-day conference experience, plus:

Priority conference check-in
Reserved or preferred seating
Access to the Thursday VIP reception
Thursday VIP dinner with participating speakers and panelists
Additional networking opportunities
A conference gift
Priority consideration for the optional farm tour, subject to final capacity and registration requirements

VIP tickets are limited.

Is travel and lodging included?

No — we recommend hotels in Southaven (5 min from venue). Full list goes out with your ticket confirmation.

What's the refund policy?

Full refund up to 30 days before the event. After that, tickets are transferable.