Calling all food systems stakeholders and enthusiasts! Add your voice to the discussion to meet Arizona's food security and nutrition challenges. Hear from national, state, and local leaders across all sectors working towards concrete solutions for these very important issues. Featuring a special Community Food Reception on Wednesday. Register now!
Join the discussion on how Arizonans can meet our food security and nutrition challenges. Hear from national, state, and local leaders all working to bring progress to this very important topic.
Speakers include:
Secretary Tom Vilsack (Invited)
Director Mark Killian, Arizona Department of Agriculture
Dr. Kathleen Merrigan, Executive Director, ASU Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems
Dr. Elizabeth Taylor, Chair, AZDA Food and Agriculture Policy Advisory Committee
Under Secretary Xochitl Torres Small, USDA Rural Development (Invited)
Director Sara Bleich, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Kim Russell, Vitalyst Health Foundation
Adrienne Udarbe, Pinnacle Prevention
Angie Rodgers, CEO, Arizona Food Bank
Nina Sajovec, Ajo Center for Sustainable Practices
Cherilyn Yazzie, Coffee Pot Farms
Raevyn Xavier, Farm to School Program Manager, Arizona Department of Education