Collaborating for a Resilient Local Food Future
Florida Organic Growers; Florida Local Food Project high impact symposium event!
Date and time
Location
3959 Douglas Rd
3959 Douglas Road Miami, FL 33133Agenda
8:30 AM
Registration Check-in
9:00 AM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Florida Local Food Project
Katrina Morris
9:40 AM
Round Robin Lightning Talks: Innovation in Action
9:40 AM
Topic: Innovative Agriculture
9:40 AM
Topic: Innovative Grant Writing Approaches
9:40 AM
Topic: Innovative Land Access Models
10:55 AM
From Soil to Soul: How Local Flavor and Food Stories Drive Culinary Innovation
11:45 AM
Networking Lunch & Local Tastes Experience
12:45 PM
Building sustainable food businesses - Breakout Sessions
2:00 PM
Mapping Our Movement: Collaborative Action with Hylo - Collaborative Activity
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Closing Reflections: Harvesting Insights, Seeding Action
About this event
- Event lasts 6 hours
- Free venue parking
Join Us for a Special Agriculture Symposium!
Are you a member of the Florida Local Food Project and actively producing, procuring, and/or promoting local food? You're invited to a vibrant day of learning, networking, and innovation as we bring together educators, growers, advocates, and community leaders from across Florida. Together, we’ll explore the future of local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and community resilience.
This event is made possible through the collaborative efforts of Florida International University's Interational Center for Tropical Botany thanks to Katrina Morris, Coordinator for FIU Relations & Event Logistics, and Florida Organic Growers, as part of the USDA-funded Florida Local Food Project.
📊 Help Us Grow: Share Your Voice
As this project is supported by a USDA grant, data collection is essential. We kindly ask all participants to complete a brief Qualtrics survey to help us measure impact and improve future programming.
🌱 Join the Florida Local Food Network
Are you a “food actor”—someone involved in producing, promoting, providing, or selling local food in your community?
We invite you to join our FREE statewide network of food system changemakers.
👉 Submit this form to receive your invitation and connect with others working to strengthen Florida’s local food economy.
🗓 Designed With You in Mind
This symposium agenda was shaped by community feedback and needs assessments. Your participation will not only expand your knowledge but also contribute to a growing collective of shared expertise and local wisdom.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and cultivate change.
🌿 Culinary Lunch Add-On: Nourish Your Day with Wayra Roots
👉 Click HERE to place your order by July 13th!
We’re thrilled to offer a delicious, plant-based lunch experience curated by Wayra Roots, featuring vibrant meals made with yuca and other farm-fresh, locally sourced ingredients. All dishes are 100% gluten-free and served in compostable packaging, in alignment with FIU’s plastic-free policy.
🍽️ Please note: Lunch is not complimentary and must be purchased separately.
✨ Quantities are limited — pre-ordering is highly recommended to guarantee your meal.
Treat yourself to a meal that’s as sustainable as it is satisfying!
We can’t wait to see you there!
*By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Media may be used for promotional purposes. Notify staff to opt out, though incidental inclusion in crowd shots may still occur. Thank you for your understanding!
Frequently asked questions
Yes, there will be parking enough for 50 cars. Please try and carpool with other known attendees.
Yes, this event will be limited to up to 65 persons unless accommodations have been requested and confirmed by the organizing body.
Yes. By attending, you consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded. Media may be used for promotional purposes. Notify staff to opt out, though incidental inclusion in crowd shots may still occur.