Growing Together: A Local Sourcing Workshop for Ann Arbor Food Businesses

Schedule

Mon Feb 02 2026 at 02:00 pm to 03:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Echelon Kitchen and Bar | Ann Arbor, MI

Advertisement
An interactive panel, discussion, and workshop on how farms and food businesses can work together for shared success.
About this Event

Join the Ann Arbor Sustainable Food Business Coalition and the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations for an interactive panel and open discussion on how farms and food businesses work together for shared success. We’ll dig into what works, what’s challenging, and practical strategies for growing local food procurement in our region.

Farmers, producers, distributors, chefs, buyers, food service operators, and local food advocates are invited to join us for a robust conversation about real-world strategies for increasing local sourcing and building more resilient, local, and sustainable supply chains.

Hear from Chef Joseph VanWagner, Executive Chef of Echelon Kitchen and Bar in Ann Arbor; Will Moyer, Food Hub Coordinator at Argus Farm Stop; and Ryan Poe, Farmer and Owner at The Hungry Locavore; who have navigated the opportunities and challenges of sourcing ingredients from local farms. After the panel, take part in an interactive workshop about strategies for increasing local food sourcing in Southeast Michigan.

Note: Due to limited capacity, registration for this event is limited to representatives of businesses and organizations directly involved in the production, distribution, sale, or serving of food. With questions about if this event is a good fit for you, please reach out to Azella Markgraf, Sustainability Coordinator at the Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations, at [email protected].

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Echelon Kitchen and Bar, 200 South Main Street, Ann Arbor, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations

Host or Publisher City of Ann Arbor Office of Sustainability and Innovations

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Ann Arbor

Parking Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Womens Gymnastics
Sun, 01 Feb at 08:45 pm Parking Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Wolverines Womens Gymnastics

Crisler Center

SPORTS GYMNASTICS
The Queer Reading Nook
Mon, 02 Feb at 12:00 pm The Queer Reading Nook

Spectrum Center

ART LITERARY-ART
The History Behind KPop Demon Hunters
Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm The History Behind KPop Demon Hunters

Ann Arbor District Library

ENTERTAINMENT
Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers
Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm Michigan Wolverines Women's Basketball vs. Nebraska Cornhuskers

Crisler Center

CALENDAR
The Ark's Open Stage
Tue, 03 Feb at 08:00 pm The Ark's Open Stage

316 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48104

PERFORMANCES ENTERTAINMENT
Experience Emerson: Small Group Tour
Wed, 04 Feb at 09:00 am Experience Emerson: Small Group Tour

5425 Scio Church Rd, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, Michigan 48103

Happy Hour: GlenBrooke & the Wild Weeds | North Star Lounge
Wed, 04 Feb at 05:30 pm Happy Hour: GlenBrooke & the Wild Weeds | North Star Lounge

North Star Lounge

ENTERTAINMENT CONCERTS
Folk Song Jam Along
Wed, 04 Feb at 06:00 pm Folk Song Jam Along

Ann Arbor District Library Westgate Branch

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Yin\/Restorative Yoga
Sat, 15 Jul at 10:30 am Yin/Restorative Yoga

Mota Thai Yoga

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Hot Vinyasa Yoga
Fri, 02 Apr at 09:40 am Hot Vinyasa Yoga

Mota Thai Yoga

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Morning Yoga
Sun, 30 May at 09:40 am Morning Yoga

Mota Thai Yoga

HEALTH-WELLNESS NONPROFIT
Building Confidence 101 Ann Arbor, Michigan
Thu, 01 Feb at 01:30 pm Building Confidence 101 Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor

WORKSHOPS VIRTUAL
Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence \u2014 Online Event
Sat, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm Master Public Speaking & captivate any room with confidence — Online Event

South 1st Street

WORKSHOPS PUBLIC-SPEAKING
Sound Bowl Yoga
Fri, 05 Jul at 05:45 pm Sound Bowl Yoga

Mota Thai Yoga

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
SEO Office Hours
Wed, 28 May at 01:00 pm SEO Office Hours

Bamboo Ann Arbor

DIGITAL-MARKETING
Startup Intro to VC: Guide for Ann Arbor Founders
Sat, 31 May at 07:00 pm Startup Intro to VC: Guide for Ann Arbor Founders

Ann Arbor

BUSINESS VIRTUAL
Speed Dating Event Tricks: Guide for Ann Arbor Singles
Wed, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm Speed Dating Event Tricks: Guide for Ann Arbor Singles

Ann Arbor

WORKSHOPS MEETUPS
Digital Marketing: Strategies in the Times of AI \t\u2014 For Marketers in Ann Arbor
Thu, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Digital Marketing: Strategies in the Times of AI — For Marketers in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Ann Arbor
Sat, 21 Jun at 07:00 pm How to Attract Women - Dating guide for singles in Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor

WORKSHOPS

What's Happening Next in Ann Arbor?

Discover Ann Arbor Events