Climate Week NYC: Thriving Farms and Ranches

The morning of Tuesday, September 22nd, join Food Tank and American Farmland Trust at WNYC-NPR Studios’ The Greene Space in New York City.

"Thriving Farms and Ranches" at Climate Week NYC will celebrate the work of farmers, policymakers, and visionaries helping farms and ranches thrive. From strengthening agricultural resilience and supporting producers to protecting working lands and expanding economic opportunity, this discussion will explore solutions that empower farmers and ranchers while building a more sustainable and secure food system for future generations.

Date: Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026

Location: WNYC Studios' The Greene Space, 44 Charlton Street, New York, NY 10014

Time: 9:00AM - 12:00PM. Including live musical performances, a delicious breakfast to kick off the event, and a networking lunch following the program.

Speakers include:

• Hillary Barile, Owner, Rabbit Hill Farms
• Amanda Beal, Maine Commissioner of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
• John Chester, Farm Lore Films
• Oliver English, Co-Founder, Common Table Creative
• Simon English, Co-Founder, Common Table Creative
• Heidi Exline, New York & New Jersey Deputy Director, American Farmland Trust
• Tim Fink, Vice President of Policy, the American Farmland Trust
• Olivia Fuller, Owner/Operator, Fuller Farm
• Will Harris, Owner, White Oak Pastures
• Jacob Israelow, Founder and Managing Director, Dirt Capital
• Brooks Lamb, Advisor for Strategic Communications, American Farmland Trust
• Jenny Lester Moffitt, VP, American Farmland Trust
• Caitlin Liebert, Global Head of Sustainability, Amazon Worldwide Grocery
• Bianca Moebius-Clune, PhD, Climate and Soil Health Director, American Farmland Trust
• Danielle Nierenberg, President, Food Tank
• Heather Oppel, Senior Climate Manager, General Mills
• John Piotti, CEO, American Farmland Trust
• Karen Ross, California Secretary of Agriculture
• Kat Taylor, Chair of the Board of Directors, TomKat Ranch Educational Foundation
• Jeff Tkach, CEO of the Rodale Institute
• Deydra Steans, Owner and Operator, S3 Legacy Ranch

Limited capacity. Join the waitlist to be considered for an in-person invitation!