# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Ever wish your favorite NPR segment or Ted Talk came with trivia, drinks, and real conversation? Welcome to The Siposium.About this EventEver wish your favorite NPR segment or Ted Talk came with trivia, drinks, and real conversation? Welcome to The Siposium—a live, interactive gathering where we deep dive into surprisingly niche topics with expert guests, thoughtful dialogue, and just enough irreverence to keep it fun. Think NPR-style curiosity, casual community vibes, and real-time interaction. With drinks.This month, in conjunction with COSI Science Fest, Kip Curtis will share how his work with the American Farm Initiative (AFI) focuses on rebuilding local food systems by starting with the people who make them possible: farmers. Drawing on research and on-the-ground projects in Ohio and beyond, he will discuss why many well-intentioned food and sustainability efforts fail when they ignore the practical realities of farming. We'll explore how small-scale, urban, and regional farms can be economically viable when supported by the right cooperative structures, markets, and community partnerships. Ultimately, the talk asks a simple question: if we want a better food system, what would it look like to design it around farmers rather than abstractions?Speaker Bio: Kent "Kip" Curtis is an environmental historian at The Ohio State University whose work bridges research, education, and applied sustainability practice. He is the founder of the American Farm Initiative, a hybrid research and consulting organization focused on building viable local and regional food systems. Curtis has worked extensively with farmers, communities, and institutions to develop cooperative farming models and market structures that support both economic resilience and environmental stewardship. His work emphasizes turning ideas about sustainability into practical, working systems.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/the-siposium-first-you-need-the-farmers-rebuilding-local-food-systems/100001987447547114
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 17.85, max: 17.85, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: OH
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Columbus Brewing Company Taproom
- **lat**: 39.9673761
- **long**: -83.069305
- **full address**: Columbus Brewing Company Taproom, 2555 Harrison Rd., Columbus, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems being held?
  - **A:** The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Columbus Brewing Company Taproom, 2555 Harrison Rd., Columbus, United States.
- **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems?
  - **A:** Tickets for The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems are priced at USD 18 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 18 + USD 3 feeAvailable
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems?
  - **A:** The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems is organized by The Siposium.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Siposium - First You Need the Farmers: Rebuilding Local Food Systems sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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