Feeding Change: A Symposium Gathering for Local Food Leaders

🌿 YOU'RE INVITED: CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS A STATEWIDE SYMPOSIUM ON FOOD, FARMING & COMMUNITY Join Us for a Special Agriculture Symposium! Are you a member of the Florida Local Food Project [https://foginfo.org/our-programs/local-food-promotion-project/] and actively producing, procuring, and/or promoting local food? You're invited to a vibrant day of learning, networking, and innovation as we bring together educators, growers, advocates, and community leaders from across Florida. Together, we’ll explore the future of local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience. This event is made possible through the collaborative efforts of UF/IFAS faculty—Hannah Eason at UF/IFAS Extension Orange County [https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/orange/] and Florida Organic Growers [https://foginfo.org/], as part of the USDA-funded Florida Local Food Project. [https://foginfo.org/our-programs/local-food-promotion-project/] 📊 HELP US GROW: SHARE YOUR VOICE As this project is supported by a USDA grant, data collection is essential. We kindly ask all participants to complete a brief Qualtrics survey [https://uffred.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7amP102zTuwhcSG] to help us measure impact and improve future programming. 🌱 JOIN THE FLORIDA LOCAL FOOD NETWORK Are you a “food actor”—someone involved in producing, promoting, providing, or selling local food in your community? We invite you to join our FREE statewide network of food system changemakers on HYLO. 👉 Submit this form [https://foginfo.org/florida-local-food-project-form/] to receive your invitation and connect with others working to strengthen Florida’s local food economy! 🍽️ Lunch Details – Please Read Please note that lunch is not included with event registration. To enjoy the culinary lunch offered at the symposium, attendees must use link below to purchase a meal in advance. 🎟️ Pre-Sale Meal Tickets Use this link [https://www.sorbetking.com/product/green-papaya-salad/2GGLLZKJA3V7AFDQYKYLAYRV] to select your meal purchase. We strongly encourage reserving your lunch early to ensure availability. Thank you for supporting our local culinary partners and for your understanding! 🗓 DESIGNED WITH YOU IN MIND This symposium agenda was shaped by community feedback and needs assessments. Your participation will not only expand your knowledge but also contribute to a growing collective of shared expertise and local wisdom. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and cultivate change. We can’t wait to see you there! *By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Media may be used for promotional purposes. Notify staff to opt out, though incidental inclusion in crowd shots may still occur. Thank you for your understanding!