FOODSHED FORUM FAIRFIELD COUNTY

in collaboration with Northwest CT Food Hub

invites you to

LOCALIZING FOOD IN CONNECTICUT

September 2, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

North Greenwich Congregational Church (Parish Hall)

606 Riversville Road Greenwich, CT 06832

Localizing Food in Connecticut will explore how to build a resilient local food system in Connecticut through coordinated partnerships, strategic policy guidance, and collaborative action. By highlighting the vital role that small and medium-sized diversified farms play in long-term food security, the discussion will address actionable strategies for expanding equitable access to sustainably grown food for all communities. Crucially, this effort relies on dynamic partnerships – from schools, restaurants, and anchor institutions driving demand for regional produce to individual consumers supporting local markets in their daily choices. Together, these interconnected allies, alongside sound policy and targeted foundation investments, demonstrate how steady, manageable steps lead to a healthier, more resilient agricultural ecosystem for society as a whole.

Panelists: Christian Duborg: CT Food & Nutrition Policy Analyst at CWCSEO, Renee Giroux: Executive Director of Northwest CT Food Hub and Owner of Earth’s Plate Farm, Shawn Joseph: Operations Director at Brass City Harvest & Owner of Park City Harvest, Lutonya Russell-Humes: Vice President of Grants & Programs at Fairfield County's Community Foundation

Opening remarks will be delivered by Bryan Hurlburt, Connecticut's Commissioner of Agriculture, followed by a panel discussion moderated by Ali Ghiorse, Executive Director of The Foodshed Network.

Localizing Food in Connecticut

How We Grow, Share, and Sustain Local Agriculture