These are all questions we want to discuss in our next Confest, bringing together farmers, horticulturalists, academics and activists to ask:

What is food security, and why does it matter? 

Join us in exploring how our local food system can nourish both people and place.

We're bringing together growers and producers with local people to share practical insights, tackle challenges, and celebrate successes. Our local food network does more than put meals on tables - it cultivates biodiverse landscapes, strengthens community resilience, and creates economic opportunities that benefit everyone.

Whether you're already growing or producing food in the area, or simply curious about how local food systems work, you'll find valuable connections here. Come discover how neighboring farms are innovating and explore ways we can support each other's efforts.

This gathering is about building the relationships that make our food system - and our community - stronger. Together, we can create a future where good food, healthy land, and thriving neighborhoods go hand in hand.