Local Food Conference

Feast Down East's Annual Local Food Conference brings together all those in our community who are involved in supporting and growing the local food system in Southeastern North Carolina. This includes farmers and fishermen, food retailers and establishments, foodies, advocates and community leaders. The purpose of the conference is to strengthen the activities of these groups and the relationships between them. Workshop topics include agricultural and gardening techniques, cooking demonstrations, and the policy work of local food councils.

WORKSHOPS OFFERED:

Agriculture
Farm Business
Foodie
Food Systems
Advocacy

Thank you for attending the 2021 Local Food conference!

If you bought a ticket to the conference and would like to re-watch any of the workshops, you may do so using your Sched account. You have access to Sched for a year after the conference.

Sched (for ticket-buyers only)

2021 award winners:

Farmer Award
Chis Dean and Maria Ortado
Owner/Operators
Wild Meadows Farm

Jane Steigerwald Community Advocate Award
Ashley Barton
Community Diabetes Educator
NHC Department of Public Health

Chef Award
Ryan Andress
Executive Chef
UNCW Campus Dining

Lifetime Achievement Keystone Award
Mark Blevins
Assistant Administrator for Agricultural and Natural Resources
Cooperative Extension of North Carolina AT&T State University