If you're coming to the Second Annual Farm & Food Leadership Conference from out-of-town, here are some nearby hotels.  All of them are betwen 7 and 10 miles of the conference location (http://rubioseventcenter.com/)

.

Best Value Inn, Buda, 15101 IH-35 (exit 221).  $69/night plus taxes.  1-888-315-2378, www.americasbvi.com

.

Super 8, Austin Airport, 3120 Montopolis Dr., Austin.  $89/night plus taxes, 512-334-4130, www.super8austin.com  (be sure to mention the Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance to get this rate, we have a block of rooms)

.

Hampton Inn, Buda, 1201 Cabelas Dr.  **Special rate of $99/night**  512-295-4900  http://austin-texas.onetravelsource.com/22299950.html  (be sure to mention the Farm & Ranch Freedom Alliance to get this rate, we have a block of rooms)

.

Hilton, Austin Airport.  We recommend going through Hotwire.com to get a reduced rate there. 

.