Aquaculture is the world’s fastest growing food industry, but for many, it’s still a dirty word—think mystery “tilapia” and razed mangroves. But impressions about what aquaculture means today are often stuck in what the industry was years ago. Cheryl Dahle (“Hey Fish Lady”) wants to flip that …
Where do entrepreneurs in the burgeoning economy of sustainable food turn for help in tackling challenges and laying a foundation for long-term success? One great source of assistance and sound advice comes from the experienced food entrepreneurs who are out there “doing it”. In this session, we …
Impact media ventures provide great potential to contribute to some of our most pressing social and environmental needs. This panel showcases Rise of the Eco Warriors (REW) measurable impacts while building value for impact media ventures. REW theatrical release in Australia has engaged viewers and over 60,000 …
Our nation deserves a system that ensures farmers can produce and market in an economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable manner; consumers have the resources they need to lead healthy and productive lives; and all communities have ready access to affordable, nutritious food. This requires bold initiatives across …
Today, it’s hard to find someone who has never run a crowdfunding campaign, contributed to a crowdfunding campaign, enjoyed a product made possible by a crowdfunding campaign, or even just shared a crowdfunding campaign through social media. Crowdfunding not only connects companies and people, but it provides …
It has been 10 years since the launch of the Pennsylvania Fresh Food Financing Initiative, the first public-private partnership that served as the catalyst for a national movement around healthy food access. Hear industry leaders discuss lessons learned and explore current needs/challenges in the capital market. Panelists …
Regional food systems are a cornerstone solution for meeting the daily eating needs of communities around the planet. Across the U.S., networks of farmers and social entrepreneurs are organizing as food hubs to efficiently aggregate and distribute source-identified farm products to serve institutions and larger markets. Engage …