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SUMMARY:2022 Arizona Food Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 4th annual Arizona Food Summit!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTRIVING FOR FOOD SECURITY IN ARIZONA \nThe Fourth Annual Arizona Food Summit brings together farmers\, local food producers\, agriculture professionals\, and food systems leaders and stakeholders to discuss the future of food security and nutrition in Arizona\, particularly as we emerge from the pandemic and work toward developing the next steps in our action plan to create a healthy food system for all to enjoy. \nHear from national\, state\, and local leaders across all sectors working toward creating concrete solutions for these very important issues. Add your voice to the discussion as we strive to meet Arizona’s food security and nutrition challenges. \nEvent Details:\nThe 2022 Arizona Food Summit is a two-day conference taking place on March 23-24\, 2022 at Arizona State University Sun Devil Stadium\, San Tan Room. \nAttendees can choose whether to attend both days in-person or virtually. \nWednesday\, March 23 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM\nSpecial Community Food Reception to follow from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM\nThursday\, March 24 | 7:30 AM – 1:30 PM \nVirtual registration includes live streaming and virtual access to the conference and sessions on both days. \n\nREGISTER HERE: https://na.eventscloud.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=670306&fbclid=IwAR3Y-kveHJIb4aNvPqg9EuGhZN8Y830pQqf4J2XlkSdvmg7zUO7Elccit-Q \n\n(Please reach out to [eliztaylor1@gmail.com] if you are in need of financial support to attend the conference.)\nWho Should Attend: \n\nFarmers\, ranchers\, and food producers\nCivic Leaders interested in engaging with local food leaders & local business owners\nIndustry professionals with the desire to engage with the local food community\nFarmers Market Managers & Food Distributors\nSNAP-Ed and Food Access Advocates\nNutritionists and health educators\nFarm to school advocates\nYouth and students focused on local food systems work and local agriculture\nAny community member dedicated to community food systems\n\nWhat to Expect:\nThe Arizona Food Summit is a two-day conference that features presentations\, breakout sessions\, local food discussions\, and networking opportunities. On Wednesday afternoon\, join us for the Special Community Food Reception Event that will showcase Indigenous and Arizona’s diverse local food and drinks created by up-and-coming Arizona food businesses. \nFeatured speakers and presenters include: \n\nSecretary Tom Vilsack\, US Department of Agriculture (USDA)\nDirector Mark Killian\, Arizona Department of Agriculture (AZDA)\nDr. Kathleen Merrigan\, ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems\nUnder Secretary Xochitl Torres Small\, USDA Rural Development\nDr. Sara Bleich\, USDA Food and Nutrition Service\nKim Russell\, Arizona Advisory Council on Indian Health Care\nAngie Rodgers\, Arizona Food Bank Network\n\nSession highlights and topics also include: \n\nLocal Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) workshop on how to participate\nAn Introduction to Arizona’s First Statewide Food Action Plan\nBridging the Gap Between Arizona’s Multigenerational Farmers\nThe Power of Partnership in Advancing Farm to School in Arizona\nThe Foods of Our Ancestors: Revitalization of Traditional Crops and Agricultural Methods\nGrowing the Local Food Movement Through Strategic Partnerships and Policy\nFood Security Through Collaboration – Rural Examples\nArizona Food System Success Stories – Nutrition & Healthy Local Food\n\nTHANK YOU TO OUR 2022 AZ FOOD SUMMIT SPONSORS: \n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER TODAY!\nIn-person registration fee includes admission for both days\, parking\, coffee and tea during registration each day\, lunch during a speaker presentation on Day One\, and entrance into the Special Community Food Reception event from 5-6pm on Wednesday. When the conference ends at 1:30PM on Day Two\, attendees are invited to continue networking at a nearby restaurant that features local\, delicious\, and nutritious food.
URL:https://www.azvoad.org/event/2022-arizona-food-summit/2022-03-23/
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