The biggest hurdle in Arizona's local food and farming movement is engaging more people to support the cause and eat locally grown food. What is the course pf action we need to take take to address these following questions:

How do we make people care about where their food comes from?

How do we extend accessibility?

What kind of language are we using?

How unified are we, and how can we build a stronger local food system?

Meet the Speakers:

• Gabriel Cruz Luna is a fourth-generation farmer at Cruz Farm. He shares his journey and experience of farming in Arizona and how the landscape has changed over the years.

• The Stewart family of Southwest BlackRanchers is entering its second year as a new farm. Learn about their challenges and successes as they strive to make a difference in their community by bringing much-needed diversity into the farming and ranching industry.

  ***100% of all new ticket sales will go directly to Southwest Black Ranchers and Cruz Farms. You can also donate to them directly at: Cruz Farm and Southwest Black Ranchers.