Feeding Change: A Symposium Gathering for Local Food Leaders

Schedule

Tue Aug 26 2025 at 09:00 am to 03:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

6021 Conway Rd | Orlando, FL

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About this Event

🌿 You're Invited: Cultivating Connections
A Statewide Symposium on Food, Farming & Community


Join Us for a Special Agriculture Symposium!


Are you a member of the and actively producing, procuring, and/or promoting local food? You're invited to a vibrant day of learning, networking, and innovation as we bring together educators, growers, advocates, and community leaders from across Florida. Together, we’ll explore the future of local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience.


This event is made possible through the collaborative efforts of UF/IFAS faculty—Hannah Eason at and , as part of the USDA-funded .



📊 Help Us Grow: Share Your Voice

As this project is supported by a USDA grant, data collection is essential. We kindly ask all participants to complete a brief to help us measure impact and improve future programming.



🌱 Join the Florida Local Food Network

Are you a “food actor”—someone involved in producing, promoting, providing, or selling local food in your community?


We invite you to join our FREE statewide network of food system changemakers on HYLO.
👉 to receive your invitation and connect with others working to strengthen Florida’s local food economy!


🍽️ Lunch Details – Please Read

Please note that lunch is not included with event registration.

To enjoy the culinary lunch offered at the symposium, attendees must purchase a separate meal ticket in advance.

🎟️ Pre-Sale Meal Tickets
A direct link for meal ticket purchase will be emailed to all RSVP holders. We strongly encourage reserving your lunch early to ensure availability. Pre-orders close August 22nd.

🚪 Limited On-Site Tickets
A small number of meal tickets will be available for purchase at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Thank you for supporting our local culinary partners and for your understanding!



🗓 Designed With You in Mind

This symposium agenda was shaped by community feedback and needs assessments. Your participation will not only expand your knowledge but also contribute to a growing collective of shared expertise and local wisdom.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and cultivate change.


We can’t wait to see you there!


*By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Media may be used for promotional purposes. Notify staff to opt out, though incidental inclusion in crowd shots may still occur. Thank you for your understanding!


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Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Host: Florida Organic Growers
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Where is it happening?

6021 Conway Rd, 6021 Conway Road, Orlando, United States

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