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
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— 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

Dr. Allen Williams

Dr. Allen Williams

Founder Libertas Land

Regenerative agriculture pioneer, educator, and farmer helping producers restore soil health, strengthen resilience, and build profitable grazing systems.
Peter Byck

Peter Byck

Filmmaker

Award-winning filmmaker and producer of Roots So Deep and Carbon Cowboys, sharing powerful stories of farmers regenerating land and communities.
Dr. Ben Edwards

Dr. Ben Edwards

Founder, Veritas Medical · Host, You're the Cure

Functional medicine physician and founder of Veritas Wellness, focused on identifying root causes and restoring health through nutrition and lifestyle.
Christine Martin

Christine Martin

Holistic Educator

Holistic management educator exploring the human side of regeneration, including mindset, decision-making, leadership, and managing complex systems.
Dr. Stephan van Vliet

Dr. Stephan van Vliet

Director, Center for Human Nutrition Studies · Utah State

Nutrition scientist researching how farming practices influence food quality, nutrient density, human health, and the wider food system.
Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr.

Bishop Vincent Mathews Jr.

Presiding Bishop, The Tabernacle (Southaven, MS)

Senior Pastor of The Tabernacle and global ministry leader devoted to faith, stewardship, service, leadership, and strengthening communities.

Etta Hills Farm Conference

Meet Our Panelists

Our conference panels bring keynote speakers together with farmers, physicians, scientists, health professionals, veterinarians, entrepreneurs, and agricultural leaders. Each conversation is designed to connect research and vision with practical, real-world experience.

Panel 1

Regeneration in Practice

Farmers, livestock producers, and regenerative leaders discuss implementation, grazing, land stewardship, economics, family operations, decision-making, lessons learned, and the realities of building resilient regenerative farms.

Keynote Speaker · Etta Hills Farm

Dr. Allen Williams

Regenerative agriculture pioneer, educator, and farmer helping producers restore soil health, improve resilience, and build profitable grazing systems.

Keynote Speaker · Holistic Management

Dr. Christine Martin

Holistic management educator exploring the human side of regeneration, including mindset, leadership, decision-making, and managing complex systems.

Regenerative Producer · Roots So Deep

Cooper Hurst

Regenerative livestock producer featured in Roots So Deep, sharing practical experience and lessons directly from the farm.

Regenerative Producer · Roots So Deep

Katie Hurst

Regenerative farmer featured in Roots So Deep, offering a family-farm perspective on stewardship, livestock, and daily farm operations.

Nature’s Gourmet Farm

Ben Simmons

Regenerative farmer experienced in livestock production, direct marketing, customer relationships, and building resilient farm businesses.

Regenerative Cattle Producer

Clay Nash

Regenerative cattle producer and Etta Hills Farm partner bringing experience in grazing, livestock production, sourcing, and producer partnerships.

P&K Farms

Mike Parker

Regenerative livestock producer sharing practical insight into farm management, production systems, customer service, and direct-market agriculture.

P&K Farms

Allie Parker

Regenerative producer offering a family-farm perspective on livestock, stewardship, food production, daily operations, and agricultural business.

Mississippi Agriculture

Sledge Taylor

Mississippi farmer and agricultural leader focused on responsible land stewardship, agricultural leadership, and resilient rural communities.

Panel 2

Food, Health & Human Performance

Physicians, scientists, health professionals, athletes, and producers explore the connections among soil health, nutrient density, oral health, gut health, food as medicine, physical performance, and whole-person wellness.

Keynote Speaker · Veritas Wellness

Dr. Ben Edwards

Functional medicine physician focused on identifying root causes of illness and restoring health through nutrition, lifestyle, and whole-person care.

Keynote Speaker · Nutrition Science

Dr. Stephan van Vliet

Nutrition scientist researching how farming practices influence food quality, nutrient density, human health, and the wider food system.

The Grove Dental

Dr. Rebecca Edwards

Holistic dentist exploring the relationship among oral health, nutrition, inflammation, food quality, and whole-body wellness.

Nutrition & Wellness

Sara Keough

Nutrition professional focused on gut health, soil health, nutrient-dense food, and the relationship between agriculture and human wellness.

P&K Farms

Allie Parker

Regenerative producer bringing a family-farm perspective on nutrient-dense food, healthy food choices, stewardship, agriculture, and family wellness.

Health & Human Performance

Don Lee Jr.

Former professional football player and advocate for nutrition, physical performance, long-term health, and regenerative food systems.

Panel 3

Building Regenerative Markets

Producers, veterinarians, entrepreneurs, and agricultural leaders examine consumer demand, direct marketing, supply chains, producer partnerships, whole-food pet nutrition, value-added products, and new regenerative market opportunities.

Keynote Speaker · Regenerative Agriculture

Dr. Allen Williams

Sharing experience in regenerative business development, producer networks, market creation, livestock systems, and scaling regeneration without losing its foundations.

Nature’s Gourmet Farm

Ben Simmons

Sharing practical experience in farm-brand development, direct-to-consumer sales, livestock production, customer relationships, and market growth.

Regenerative Cattle Producer

Clay Nash

Bringing a producer and supplier perspective to livestock sourcing, regenerative partnerships, production economics, and emerging market opportunities.

P&K Farms

Mike Parker

Offering a producer perspective on livestock markets, customer relationships, farm operations, product delivery, and regional distribution.

Veterinary Medicine · Pet Nutrition

David Gardiner

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

Veterinary Medicine · Pet Nutrition

Bruce Berns

Veterinarian and entrepreneur focused on animal health, responsible sourcing, whole-food pet nutrition, and healthier pet food systems.

Panel 4

Building the Regenerative Movement

Leaders from agriculture, health, faith, film, and community development discuss how stories, relationships, stewardship, leadership, and public engagement can help regeneration move beyond individual farms and into families, communities, and culture.

Keynote Speaker · Filmmaker

Peter Byck

Award-winning filmmaker and producer of Roots So Deep and Carbon Cowboys, sharing powerful stories of farmers regenerating land and communities.

Keynote Speaker · The Tabernacle

Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr.

Senior Pastor of The Tabernacle and global ministry leader devoted to faith, stewardship, service, leadership, and strengthening communities.

Keynote Speaker · Holistic Management

Dr. Christine Martin

Exploring the mindset, leadership, relationships, and decision-making required to create lasting regenerative change within complex systems.

Keynote Speaker · Etta Hills Farm

Dr. Allen Williams

Bringing decades of experience in regenerative agriculture, producer education, movement building, and the restoration of land, food systems, and rural communities.

Keynote Speaker · Veritas Wellness

Dr. Ben Edwards

Connecting human health, personal responsibility, education, and food-system change to the broader work of regeneration.

Mississippi Agriculture

Sledge Taylor

Sharing a Mississippi agricultural perspective on leadership, stewardship, rural communities, producer engagement, and long-term agricultural resilience.

Conference programming note: Panel assignments, participants, moderators, and discussion topics may be refined as the final conference schedule is completed. Some speakers and panelists may participate in more than one conversation, and larger groups may be divided into moderated segments to allow meaningful discussion and audience questions.
— 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 at The Tabernacle in Southaven, Mississippi.

7:30–8:30 AM
Registration, Coffee & Vendor Networking Attendee check-in, morning refreshments, sponsor exhibits, vendor visits and informal introductions.
8:30–8:50 AM
Conference Welcome & Opening Prayer Welcome from Chris Williams and James “Trip” Triplett, conference purpose, orientation and opening prayer.
8:50–9:00 AM
Opening Sponsor Recognition Brief acknowledgment of the Presenting and Premier Sponsors supporting the conference.
9:00–10:10 AM
Opening Keynote: Dr. Allen Williams Restoring the Land, Rebuilding Resilience and Advancing Regenerative Agriculture.
10:10–10:35 AM
Morning Networking & Vendor Break Coffee, refreshments and dedicated time to visit conference sponsors and vendors.
10:35–11:45 AM
Keynote: Peter Byck The stories, science and farmers behind Roots So Deep and Carbon Cowboys.
11:45 AM–12:00 PM
Vendor Engagement & Lunch Transition Time to visit exhibitors, continue conversations and move into the lunch program.
12:00–1:15 PM
Conference Lunch & Sponsor Spotlights Lunch featuring food raised by Etta Hills Farm, with several brief sponsor presentations and table networking.
1:15–1:30 PM
Networking & Session Transition Informal conversation, vendor traffic and return to the general session.
1:30–2:35 PM
Keynote: Dr. Christine Martin The Human Side of Regeneration: Mindset, Leadership and Decision-Making in Complex Systems.
2:35–3:00 PM
Afternoon Networking & Vendor Break Refreshments, sponsor engagement and time to connect with speakers and fellow attendees.
3:00–4:05 PM
Panel: Regeneration in Practice Farmers and agricultural leaders discuss implementation, economics, land stewardship, family operations, lessons learned and audience questions.
4:05–4:25 PM
Networking, Refreshments & Vendor Break A final afternoon opportunity to meet exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and other attendees.
4:25–5:25 PM
Keynote: Bishop Vincent Mathews, Jr. Faith, Stewardship, Service and the Responsibility to Care for Creation.
5:25–5:30 PM
Day One Closing Remarks Thursday recap, general-session conclusion and instructions for VIP ticket holders.
5:30–6:00 PM
General Attendee Departure & VIP Transition VIP only Public conference programming concludes while the venue transitions for the VIP evening experience.
6:00–6:30 PM
VIP Reception & Speaker Networking VIP only Private reception for VIP ticket holders with participating speakers, panelists and conference partners.
6:30–7:40 PM
VIP Dinner VIP only An intimate dinner experience with reserved seating, relationship-building and brief conference-partner recognition.
7:40–7:50 PM
VIP Closing Remarks VIP only Final appreciation, Friday reminders and conclusion of the VIP evening.

Schedule, panel participation and session details remain subject to refinement as final conference logistics and speaker travel are confirmed. Thursday evening reception and dinner are reserved for VIP ticket holders.

— Tickets —

Reserve your seat

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

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
Most popular
STANDARD

Standard

$349
per person · most popular
  • Two full days of programming
  • All regenerative meals included
  • Workbook + lab-result packet
  • Optional Saturday farm tour
VIP

VIP

$499
per person · limited to 20
  • Everything in Standard
  • Front-row seating
  • Private Q&A with speakers
  • VIP dinner Saturday night
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

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.

— Inaugural year —

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