Join us for a day dedicated to all things farmers market! Special guest speakers, government agencies, annual meeting, social media, grants, and so much more! Schedule is Below! Check back regularly for updates as we approach the spring! Registration is free but required.
Keynote Speaker Ziona Brownlow from Food For Thought Alaska
Ziona Brownlow is the founder of Food for Thought Alaska(FFTA), a mutual aid organization on Dena’ina lands, filling gaps in our local food distribution systems while cultivating community along the way. Born and raised in Anchorage, Ziona uses lived expertise to find innovative responses to community needs and hopes to inspire others to care radically without waiting for permission.
Food for Thought Alaska originated in 2018 as a local food blog written by Ziona. The FFTA blog and social media presence promoted the empowerment of the Anchorage community’s dollar vote by highlighting small, locally owned, businesses and their stories. It has since grown into a grassroots cooperative with the mission to feed neighbors, increase awareness of food insecurities in Alaska, and amplify community voices. Join us on March 24th to learn more about Ziona and their work!
Learn more about Food for Thought HERE
Guest Speaker: Sara Dylan Jensen
Farmers Market Manager and Social Media Maven, Sarah Dylan Jensen, is our go to social media guide. Through curated connections in the community, she became the Snohomish Farmers Market Manager in 2015. As market manager, Sarah curates an engaging vendor mix, working with local artisans, creators, and farmers. Sarah handles the social media & graphic advertising for her (now 3) farmers markets, along with her growing client list in & around the greater Snohomish area. We’re excited to hear from her at the 2023 Summit.
Guest Panel Featuring Tundra Tonics, Stellar Botanical, and Wildland Chocolate
We’re excited to host an amazing Value Added panel featuring our friends Steller Botanical Health, Tundra Tonics, and Wildland Chocolate. They’ll discuss the perks of Value Added products at markets, the ups and downs of value added and of course share some of their best advice!
Guest Speaker: Ben Feldman
Ben Feldman, the Executive Director for the national Farmers Market Coalition, which is a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening farmers markets across the United States, will join our Summit to discuss the Farm Bill. We are excited to take a deep dive into food policy!
Guest Speaker: Richard McCarthy
Joining us for a lunch & learn session is Richard McCarthy, co-founder of the World Farmers Market Coalition. He has a wide range of experience in food systems work and social justice, and we are greatly looking forward to hearing more about the work he is doing through the World FMC!
