Moderator: Kelly Dundon & TBD

Class Description: Farming is more than a livelihood. Join us to discuss how farmers are reclaiming balance through mental health awareness, peer support, and community connection.

Class Description: Join representatives from Illinois River watershed partnership, Beaver watershed alliance, and H2Ozarks to learn about funding opportunities for your farm.

Moderator: Mike Kostyo, Menu Matters

Class Description: Every year Menu Matters takes the consumer pulse to understand what the ultimate end user -- the customer -- is thinking, feeling, and more importantly, wanting. In this session, we'll look at what today's consumers will want and expect from the food industry in the year ahead. We'll look at the latest trends and data that should be in your toolbox whether you are selling directly to the consumer or a foodservice operator, supplier, or a retailer. We'll also dive into ways entrepreneurs can use their unique advantages to meet the market, uncovering where you should focus your innovation efforts in order to create solutions that solve deeper needs. By the end of this session, you'll have a better idea of what the market needs and what's in store for 2026.

Moderator: Lauren Coady-Zoghlin, Spring Creek Food Hub | TBD | TBD

Class Description: Farm to School - Learn how to source local produce for your cafeteria and get a school's perspective on farm to school and local purchasing.