https://foodforward.org/ventura-food-justice-summit-registration/

An afternoon of planting seeds of change, cultivating connections, and growing a shared vision for a more equitable food system in Ventura County.

Saturday, October 24, 2026, 2:00–5:00 p.m.

Join Food Forward for an afternoon to gather with people in the food recovery and food security space. Whether you are looking to get involved in food justice for the first time or you’ve been doing this work for years, Ventura County Food Justice Summit will provide the space to connect with others, collaborate on projects, and learn about local food recovery efforts to help alleviate food insecurity in our community. Bring your ideas, learn how to plug in, and leave with actionable takeaways.

Event Overview (subject to change):

2:00-2:30 p.m. Welcome/Introduction Activity

2:30-2:50 p.m. Keynote speaker: Mike Roberts of McGrath Family Farmers, Baby Root Farm and the Farmivore Food Hub

3:00-4:00 p.m. Panel, The Power of Collaboration: How Community Partnership Makes Us Stronger Together

4:00-4:30 p.m. Community Resource Exchange

4:30-5:00 p.m. Closing