Targeting growers, ranchers, advocates and food system professions, this year's program highlights regenerative and organic practices, urban food policy, market access and sustainable farm management tailored to Arizona's unique conditions.
The two-day event hosted by the Center for Urban Smart Agriculture features keynotes from Henry Eziama, owner of Henry’s Eggs and Pat Ware, co-owner of Arizona Wilderness Brewery and workshop presentations on mushroom production, soil health, grant writing support and much more! and don’t miss our panel discussion on Strengthening Local Distribution.
We’re grateful to our partners for their generous contributions to this year’s Soil to Table Summit raffles:
- Modern Grower, donating a Paperpot Transplanter ($987 value)
- The Market Gardener Institute, donating two scholarships to their Market Gardening & Organic Farming for Beginners Course ($149 value each)
Registration
- Tickets are $35 when you use promo code S2TSUMMIT50. *Using a promo code? During registration look for “if event has a promo code enter here.”
- Reserve your tickets
- A limited number of discounted tickets and scholarships are available to support participants with financial need.
Become a sponsor
For sponsorship or vendor opportunities, please contact aohnmacht@arizona.edu or sarahipperson@arizona.edu.
Agenda
Day 1
- 8:00 – 9:00 AM Event Check-in
- 9:00 – 10:00 AM Opening Remarks: Dr. Ayman Mostafa
- 10:00 – 11:00 AM Keynote Speaker: Henry Eziama, Owner, Henry’s Eggs Farm
- 11:00 – 12:25 PM Breakout Session 1
- Room 1: Dr. Ali Mohammad – Irrigation Efficiency
- Room 2: Danielle Runion & Norman Barnet – Food Safety Practices
- 12:25 – 1:25 PM Lunch Break
- 1:25 – 2:25 PM — Breakout Session 2
- Room 1: Anita Thompson – Basic Livestock Production
- Room 2: Brian Wong – Western SARE Grants
- 2:25 – 2:55 PM Networking Break
- 3:00 – 3:25 PM Closing Remarks
- 3:30 – 4:30 PM Networking Break / Event End
Day 2
- 8:00 – 8:45 AM Event Check-in
- 8:45 – 9:15 AM Opening Remarks: Dr. Sara El-Sayed
- 9:15 – 10:20 AM — Breakout Session 1
- Room 1: Ryan Tomlin – Organic Integrated Pest Management
- Room 2: Dr. Yadi Wang – The Light Tunnel
- 10:20 – 11:45 AM — Breakout Session 2
- Room 1: Bree Gomez – Mushroom Production
- Room 2: Sheri McLane – Soil Health
- 11:45 AM – 12:45 PM Lunch Break
- 12:45 – 2:15 PM Discussion Panel: Strengthening Local Distribution
- 2:15 – 3:00 PM Networking Break
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM Keynote Speaker: Patrick Ware, Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company
- 4:00 – 4:30 PM Closing Remarks: Dr. Ayman Mostafa