# Event Details - **Event Name**: Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: Food is power. Land is legacy. Empowering Black and Brown communities through food sovereignty, urban farming, and cooperative economics.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/73c4e110-8c20-11f0-9c5f-cd27b3802ea0-rimg-w572-h740-dc061919-gmir.jpg Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network ?✨? Date: February 21, 2026? Location: Evergreen State College, Tacoma⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM? Theme: Empowering Black and Brown farmers, entrepreneurs, and advocates to reclaim food sovereignty, strengthen urban agriculture, and build community resilience.Reconnecting with the Land. Reclaiming Our Food.Food is power. Land is legacy. Back to the Roots is a transformative gathering designed to empower Black and Brown communities by fostering food sovereignty, cooperative economics, and sustainable agriculture. This intimate, plant-filled event will bring together urban farmers, community leaders, entrepreneurs, and food justice advocates for a day of learning, networking, and action.Why You Should Attend:✅ Build Community & Collaboration – Connect with Black and Brown farmers, food entrepreneurs, and advocates shaping the future of urban agriculture.✅ Learn from Experts – Explore sustainable farming, AgriSolar energy solutions, co-op business models, and food distribution networks.✅ Get Inspired – Engage with speakers, interactive workshops, and live demonstrations showcasing self-sufficient farming, land stewardship, and alternative energy solutions.✅ Speaker’s Session: – Hear from Community leaders and Visionaries present their community-focused projects and initiatives centered around farming, food justice, community solar, and cooperative business models.TBAEvent Highlights:? Speaker’s Session: Community leaders and Visionaries present their community-focused projects and initiatives centered around farming, food justice, community solar, and cooperative business models.? Workshops:Data & Decision-Making for Small FarmsCooperative Models for Collective GrowthAgriSolar & Alternative Energy SolutionsBuilding Local Food Distribution Networks?️ Networking Lunch & Exhibits: Enjoy plant-based meals, connect with like-minded changemakers, and explore hands-on demonstrations of urban agriculture tools.? Keynote Address: Join Adasha Turner of Black Seed Farms along with community members agency and leaders for a panel discussion on “Seed of Strength standing in our resilience to build flourish in future amidst modern challenges” This even underscores the power of community involvement and collaboration.theWho Should Attend?? Farmers, food entrepreneurs, educators, activists, students, policymakers, home gardeners, and anyone passionate about food justice!For more details, contact: Adam Powers Adam@keytechlabs.org? Let’s reclaim our food systems, restore our communities, and plant the seeds for a just, sustainable future. Join us! ??Agenda?: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM Opening SessionInfo: Kick off the day with an energizing session designed to set the tone for our gathering. We’ll explore the event’s mission—empowering communities by restoring power to the land and fostering sustainable solutions.?: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSpeaker’s SessionInfo: Gain insights from community leaders and visionaries as they present transformative projects and initiatives focused on farming, food justice, community solar, and cooperative business models.?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMWorkshopsInfo: Deepen your knowledge by joining one of our specialized workshops: 1 Data for Small Farms – Leveraging information to optimize agricultural success. 2 Cooperative Models – Building resilient, community-driven economies. 3 AgriSolar & Second-Life Solar – Harnessing solar energy for farming sustainability. 4 Local Food Distribution Networks – Strengthening supply chains to enhance food access.?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMLunch and NetworkingInfo: Share a meal with fellow attendees and build meaningful connections. Engage with others passionate about land ownership, farm management, and creating self-sustaining circular economies.?: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PMWorkshop Summaries & Closing DiscussionInfo: Wrap up the day with reflections on workshop takeaways, action steps, and next moves for collective growth. Connect with peers and solidify plans for continued collaboration. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/tacoma/back-to-the-roots-growing-a-food-sovereignty-network/100001592894774149 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Tacoma - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Evergreen State College Tacoma - **lat**: 47.2563711 - **long**: -122.4545759 - **full address**: The Evergreen State College Tacoma, 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a8484312c56981c9f6f11bd799bd9d65e92bf195aec7dce646e2a6246bb077c2-rimg-w1200-h1553-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1757273212 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network being held? - **A:** Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 05:00 pm at The Evergreen State College Tacoma, 1210 6th Avenue, Tacoma, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network? - **A:** Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network is organized by Key Tech Labs. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Back to the Roots: Growing a Food Sovereignty Network is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Tacoma, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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