What's on the schedule at the 2020 Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit?

Early bird registration is open through September 30!

‌ 2020 Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit schedule is now available! At the 2020 Michigan Good Food Virtual Summit we will celebrate achievements, explore new directions, and launch a renewed effort to advance a good food system in Michigan that promotes equity, sustainability, and thriving economies. You can participate in engaging presentations, panels, and lightning talks on: Food Access to Food Sovereignty Farm & Food Business Viability Fair Wages & Economic Opportunity The Role of Education in Food Systems Advancing Good Food Policy Health Equity in the Food System Sustainable Ecosystems & Climate Change Mitigation & Resilience COVID-19 & Food System Resilience Register now Schedule-at-a-Glance Thursday, October 8: 4:00-5:00 pm Good Food Summit Virtual Networking Reception In this virtual gathering, you will rotate in small groups with a few optional discussion questions as a way to get to know your fellow Summit participants. We hope you'll make some connections with the amazing people that attend our Summit! Register for the virtual networking reception. Monday, October 12: 10:00 am-12:30 pm Good Food Summit Launch & Keynote with Dr. Ricardo Salvador Welcome by MDARD Director Gary McDowell Good Food Charter: Beyond 2020 Keynote Presentation by Dr. Ricardo Salvador, Union of Concerned Scientists Wednesday, October 14: 10:00-11:30 am Michigan Good Food Summit Lightning Talks A fast-paced look at Michigan’s food system from many different perspectives! Group A: Farm & Food Business and Food Access Collective Business Entities for Farm and Food Projects What Is the MSU Product Center and How Can It Help My Food Business or Farm Food Sovereignty and Empowering Diverse Farmers School Food Cart Program Group B: COVID-19 and Climate Change A Little Goes a Long Way: One Business’s Approach to Adapting to the Pandemic Interdisciplinary Approach to Identifying Climate Change Vulnerabilities The Resilience of Michigan’s Farmers Markets in Response to COVID-19 The Ripple Effect of the Farm2Neighbor Program Monday, October 19: 10:00-11:30 am Finding Resilience in Local Communities during COVID-19 Nourishing the Soul: A Food & Faith-Based Response to COVID-19 COVID-19 Resilience: It Takes Locally Owned Grocery Stores Wednesday, October 21: 1:00-2:30 PM Safe Food at All Scales Safe Food from Farm to Institution: Buyer Perspectives and Opportunities to Support Diverse Growers USDA GroupGAP - Where Are We Now? Monday, October 26: 10:00-11:30 am Full Circle Sustainability: From Food Waste to Fresh Catch Designing Waste Out of the Food System Eat Safe Fish Detroit Wednesday, October 28: 10:00-11:30 am From Jobs to Justice: Innovations for Economic Wellbeing through the Food System Quality Food Jobs for Social Justice When Food Meets Justice for the Incarcerated: Opportunities for the Michigan Good Food Charter Monday, November 9: 10:00-11:30 am Tech, Tastes and Telling Our Stories: Empowering Youth through Food and Garden Education Engaging Youth in Food Systems - 3 Lightning Talks Developing Virtual Garden Clubs for Young People Experiential Sustainability Education: HOPE Gardens and Visions of Food Sovereignty Munch Madness: A Fruit and Vegetable Slam Dunk Digital Storytelling Tips for Creating and Editing Educational Videos Tuesday, November 10: 1:00-2:30 PM Food Access to Food Sovereignty: Addressing Inequities and Supporting Producer Diversity in the Food System Addressing Inequities in the Food System: Four perspectives from across Michigan Including Immigrants and Refugees in the Community Garden: Lessons Learned from The Garden Project in Lansing, Michigan Monday, November 16: 10:00-11:30 am Exploring Health Equity in the Food System Working with Disabled People as Agricultural Based Non-profits: Lessons from the Field Culturally Based Nutrition Education and Health Equity Wednesday, November 18: 10:00-11:30 am Keeping it Growing: Supporting Farmers During the Pandemic Grower Community Check-ins: Tools from Upper Peninsula Food Policy Councils in Response to COVID-19 Resilient Systems: A COVID-19 Emergency Local Food Relief Fund that Pays Farmers and Supports the Fresh Produce Needs of Food Pantry Networks in Northwest Lower Michigan Date Forthcoming Grassroots Good Food: How Michigan Residents can work with Elected Officials to Advance Good Food Policy Perspectives from Elected Officials & Local Food Councils Date Forthcoming MI Good Food Satellite Session: Summit Priority Topics Discussion Groups Participants will hear a short presentation from each panelist then join a breakout group to further discuss the topic of your choice. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. You will be asked to preselect your discussion topic of choice when you register. Register for the satellite session. View the Schedule-at-a-Glance PDF Registration Rates  Flexible rates and scholarships are available for those who may not be able to afford the full summit registration. EARLY BIRD Register by Sept. 30 Flexible rate: $15 Full Price: $40 NORMAL RATE Register by Oct. 5 Flexible rate: $20 Full Price: $50 SCHOLARSHIPS Apply by Oct. 5 Scholarship Form Register now For more information, please contact ddrago@dmsevents.com. www.michiganfood.org/summit ‌ ‌ ‌ #2020goodfood You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to one or more MSU Center for Regional Food Systems list(s).  Please note that if you unsubscribe from this mailing, you will be removed from the list(s).

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