Educating for Shared Prosperity: Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture

Educating for Shared Prosperity: Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture in Southeast Minnesota

Join us at the Hormel Historic Home in Austin, MN, for a dynamic discussion on the future of agriculture & food in SE MN. Collaborate with Riverland College, Comp Plan 2045 Food System Strategy, and other local and regional partners to strengthen education for our region’s future. Enjoy a complimentary light breakfast and full lunch while engaging in transformative discussions around shaping the future of food and agriculture in our region!

Comp Plan 2045 Food System Strategy and Riverland College are collaborating with Austin nonprofits and the Hormel Foundation to address food access and create a blueprint for other communities. As a key node for education, Riverland s expanding its educational offerings via adding a Local Foods Program, a campus farm, and a campus farm incubator. Help us design a better approach!

Info: SIGN-UP DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2025


for Summit on June 18, 2025: 08:30 Coffee and light breakfast -- 09:00 Conference Welcome and Overview -- 09:15 Remarks by MN Commissioner of Agriculture Thom Peterson -- 09:45 Comp Plan 2045 Food System Strategy: Regional Collaboration for Health & Wealth -- 10:15 Center for Agricultural and Food Science Technology, Riverland College: Agricultural Education for Local Foods -- 10:45 -- Breakout Discussions I - 11:15 Breakout Discussions II -- 12:00 Harvesting the Breakout Discussions 1:00 Lunch!

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