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About the 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference

Welcome to the heart of the farm to institution movement! The 10th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference is more than just an event; it's a pivotal gathering designed to deepen our collective impact, expand our reach, and cultivate a more resilient and equitable food future for all. Hosted by the National Farm to School Network, this conference stands as a testament to our unwavering commitment to transformative food systems.

Our Vision & Impact: Fueling a Thriving Food Future

At the National Farm to School Network, we believe in the power of connection – linking schools, early care settings, and communities with local food, hands-on learning, and strong farmer partnerships. Our mission is clear: we empower communities by uniting local farmers, institutions, and citizens to cultivate resilient food systems that champion sustainability and well-being. We equip educators, food service leaders, and policymakers with the tools they need to transform how children eat and learn, all while championing local farmers.
Through dedicated policy advocacy, strategic partnerships, and invaluable resources, we are actively growing farm to school efforts nationwide, leading to improved outcomes for kids, farmers, and communities across the country.

Our Impact in Action:

  • 20,000+ NFSN Members
  • $1.8 Billion Spent on Local Food
  • 45.6 Million Students Engaged
  • 74,000 Schools Participating
We envision thriving communities nourished by just, local food systems that strengthen economies and reconnect people with their food. Join us in building this future and leave a lasting legacy of community empowerment.
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What Makes This Conference Stand Out: The 10th-Anniversary Evolution

A More inclusive, Action-Oriented, and Impactful Food Systems Conference: We've designed every aspect to be more inclusive, action-oriented, and impactful, ensuring you gain tangible takeaways for your work. Whether you're involved in school nutrition, local food procurement, early care education, or community food access, this conference is for you.
Stronger, More Relevant Programming: Prepare for an exceptional lineup of workshops, breakout sessions, and keynote speakers. Our program is meticulously designed to offer timely, real-world solutions that address today’s most pressing food system issues, including food sovereignty, farm to school best practices, climate-resilient agriculture, and equitable procurement strategies. You'll leave equipped with ideas you can bring home and implement.
Expanded Community Impact: We've deepened our partnerships with national leaders and local stakeholders, ensuring richer collaborations and stronger content. Expect a conference experience that creates measurable value for attendees and their communities, fostering widespread impact.
New Networking Opportunities: Building connections is central to our conference experience. We're integrating innovative networking features such as facilitated roundtables, peer learning sessions, and informal meetups throughout the event. These are specifically designed to help you share resources, build powerful partnerships, and strengthen the vital farm to cafeteria network.
Greater Accessibility for Producers: By strategically aligning the event in early December, we're significantly increasing access for farmers, food producers, and school vendors. This timing avoids conflicts with critical planting and harvest seasons, ensuring more producers can participate, leading to deeper, more grounded conversations across the entire farm to institution ecosystem.

What Makes This Conference Stand Out

- Stronger Programming
An exceptional lineup of speakers, workshops, and sessions inclusive, and built for real impact.
Enhanced Networking: Facilitated discussions, peer exchanges, and informal gatherings will create countless opportunities to build authentic connections with leaders, collaborators, and changemakers.
- Action-Focused
You will leave equipped with concrete strategies, tools, and ideas you can immediately apply to strengthen local focused on the most urgent challenges in our movement. Topics will include school nutrition, early childhood education, food sovereignty, and agricultural justice. Content will be timely, ood systems and drive lasting change in your community.
Worth the Wait: Gathering in Albuquerque, surrounded by vibrant culture and deep agricultural roots, will create a more powerful, inclusive, and unforgettable experience.
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