Movement Meeting 2024

Bringing together the farm to school movement

Register Now for the 2024 Movement Meeting

October 17, 2024, 3:00 - 4:30pm EST

What is the Movement Meeting? National Farm to School Network hosts this annual Movement Meeting as a dynamic celebration of the incredible farm to school work happening across the nation. But it’s more than just a showcase; it’s also a place where we connect and create intention for the future of the farm to school movement.
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Why Should You Join? Who’s It For? The Movement Meeting is open to everyone, regardless of your role or level of experience with farm to school!

‍For the farm to school veterans: If you’ve been deeply immersed in farm to school work for years, come and find your people! We’ll be shining a spotlight on inspiring examples of farm to school across the country. Together, we’ll take a step back, reflect on the movement’s journey, and chart a course for where it’s headed.

‍For the newcomers: If you’re brand new to the work, the Movement Meeting is a fantastic first step to learn about the different aspects of farm to school and gain a broad picture of the movement. It’s your opportunity to get acquainted with the many facets of farm to school initiatives and become part of this vibrant community!

Meet Our 2023 Keynote Speaker

Qiana Mickie, Executive Director at the New York City Office of Urban Agriculture

Qiana Mickie is the first Executive Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Urban Agriculture. The office leads the city’s efforts to increase access to and production of locally grown fresh food, minimize our contributions to climate change, and spur economic activity through agriculture. Under Qiana’s leadership, the office aims to advance urban agriculture and equity to actively address climate, health, and food disparities in the city’s natural and built environment. For over 12 years, Qiana’s work has thrived at the intersection of equity, food systems, environmental justice, and agriculture. Qiana is the former Executive Director of Just Food and often speaks on issues of racial equity, food/farm policy, and the solidarity economy, locally and internationally. She serves on the International Council of Urgenci and the Coordination Committee of the Civil Society Mechanism (CSM). Qiana has a B.S. in Marketing from Hampton University and received her Food Hub Management certification from the University of Vermont.