Partnership Summit #5: Complimentary Food Systems

GOOD NEWS: This event will take place in an air conditioned building.

Hosted at Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery 13830 W. Hillsborough Ave. Tampa, FL 33635.

This Summit focuses on Complimentary Food Systems. Attendees will learn about how Big Agriculture and Small Farms can work together to sustain our local population. We will have a panel discussion with local farm representatives to learn about their experiences, capacity, and challenges faced. Then we will hear from Stephen Gran and Simon Bollin of Hillsborough County UF/IFAS Extension, who will discuss the state of Hillsborough County Agriculture on multiple levels. 

Lunch will be provided by Fat Beet Farm Kitchen, featuring their freshly picked produce!

After lunch, a tour will be provided to learn about Fat Beet Farm, including how they grow their food and manage waste. 

We encourage attendees to join us for a Happy Hour at Tampa Bay Brewing Co. after the conclusion of the Summit (13937 Monroes Business Park Tampa, FL 33635).

About Fat Beet Farm Kitchen and Bakery:

Fat Beet’s mission is to grow using green initiatives, learn, eat, and connect around the garden table. They strive to be a resource for the community by educating about the potential of farming in Florida, and are a model of sustainability for future generations. They provide wholesome, thoughtful, and scrumptious food to the public, and a memorable space for unforgettable private events. They demonstrate how to nurture the beautiful Florida land while also making the most of its bountiful possibilities.

Host or Publisher UF/IFAS Extension, Hillsborough/Pasco/Pinellas Counties