July 29-30, 2025 in Salina, KS
Join us for this unique opportunity to paint a vibrant future for local food systems in Kansas. Hear stories and connect with people from across the state about strategies for local food system success. We know you will leave inspired!
What to Expect
The Kansas Local Food Summit will be held July 29-30, 2025 in Salina, co-hosted by the Community Resilience Hub at Kansas Wesleyan University. The Summit will begin with a day of optional workshops and tours on Tuesday, followed by a full day of speakers, interactive learning sessions, and more opportunities to connect with people from across the state on Wednesday.
Registration 
Registration is open! Please review the website for details carefully before registering, as there are several new options this year for Tuesday activities. You will also be asked for your choice of breakout session.
- Wednesday Summit Only = $40 through July 18th; $50 after July 18th
- Tuesday Grant Writing Workshop = $50
- Tuesday Tours = $10
- Other Tuesday Workshops = Free
Who Should Attend
Anyone working in local food systems or interested in supporting local food system growth is welcome to attend, including producers, consumers, food policy council members, government agency workers, non-profit organizations, food businesses, and more! If you are looking for opportunities to learn how to bolster your local food systems and connect with like-minded Kansans, the Kansas Local Food Summit is a great choice. We have sessions planned that are relevant to a wide range of different food systems interests, including food access, food waste & recovery, incubator kitchens, farmers markets, rural grocery, local meats, community engagement, farm to school, and more.
Funding for this project was made possible by a grant (AM22RFSPKS1052-00) from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.