Washtenaw Food Summit
October 24, 2025 12:00PM - 4:00PM Track Tours in the morning starting at 9:00 AM.
Registration Deadline: October 24, 2025 - 12:00PM
Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall - 16 S Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Contact: Lewis Hughes
About the Food Summit
Join us on Friday, October 24 for the 2025 Washtenaw Food Summit!
Connect with local producers, distributors, and food system leaders for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
Start the morning with guided tours of local food organizations, then gather at noon at the Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall for a delicious, locally sourced lunch.
The afternoon features an interactive listening session to help shape future funding priorities for MDARD’s Farm to Family program, followed by updates from community partners and open discussion and networking.
This is a great chance to reconnect, discover new initiatives, and explore funding opportunities in Washtenaw County and beyond.
Thanks to MDARD’s generous sponsorship, registration is free for those in need. Space is limited—reserve your spot today!
Tentative Food Summit Schedule
- 9:00-11:30 AM – Track Tours at Various Locations
- 12:00-1:00 PM - Lunch at Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall
- 1:00-1:30 PM – Welcome and Opening Remarks
- 1:30-2:30 PM – MDARD Farm to Families Interactive Listening Session
- 2:30-3:00 PM – Trinity Health ILOS Update
- 3:00-4:00 PM – Open Discussion and Networking
Food Summit Pricing Tiers
Tier 1: Community Access – Free ($0)
This tier ensures that everyone can attend, regardless of financial ability. Your presence is valued and welcomed.
Tier 2: Supporter Contribution – $25
For those who are able to contribute a little more, this tier helps offset event costs and supports the organizations involved. Your contribution helps sustain future events.
Tier 3: Sustainer Contribution – $50
For those who can provide stronger financial support to the summit and its mission. Your generosity directly supports local food initiatives and the event venue.
Food Summit Morning Track Tours
Morning tracks run from 9:00–11:30 AM, each featuring tours of two unique facilities.
Schedule Overview:
- Site One Tour: 9:00–10:00 AM
- Travel to Site Two: 10:00–10:30 AM
- Site Two Tour: 10:30–11:30 AM
- Travel to Ypsilanti Farmers MarketPlace Hall: 11:30 AM–12:00 PM
Transportation:
Event organizers will not provide transportation. Please plan to drive yourself or carpool. If you need help arranging a ride, let us know—we’re happy to assist.
Morning Track Tours Options:
- Track 1: Regenerative Agriculture
- Visit two local farms and learn how farmers are using soil health practices to grow nutritious food for their communities.
- Track 2: Emergency Food System
- Explore how two organizations are addressing food insecurity and adapting to changes in federal funding.
- Track 3: Produce Prescription & Nutrition Incentives
- Discover how two organizations are utilizing federal and Medicaid funding to expand access to fruits and vegetables for all.
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