Richard Rominger, U.S. Department of Agriculture deputy secretary, and former California governor Jerry Brown will be the featured speakers at the 11th annual California Farm Conference Feb. 3-6 in Ventura. The event draws hundreds of small-scale agricultural producers together to share information on the latest innovations in family farming, direct marketing and sustainable agriculture. Members of the media are invited to a special press preview of food and wine tasting 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4. Other conference activities include workshops, short courses, panel discussions, tours to area farms and markets, and a trade show featuring innovations in small-scale agriculture and direct marketing. Conference cosponsors by are the UC Davis-based Small Farm Center, the California Association of Family Farmers and a number of farmers markets throughout the state.