Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit

Join us for this event that celebrates the foods and farms of the Selkirk-Pend Oreille region!

Friday, November 8, 2024 | 9 am - 4 pm

Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center

$35 | $15 Students/Living Lightly

Register by Sunday, November 3rd!

The Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit is a one-day event focused on growing connections between farmers, ranchers, and foragers and residents, restaurants, and retailers. Listen to 5-minute "Ignite!" presentations highlighting the amazing work being done in the region, enjoy a locally catered lunch, engage in skill building workshops, experience an organic heirloom apple and apple cider tasting, and take advantage of an abundance of opportunities for networking. From farmers, ranchers, foragers, and gardeners to chefs, restauranteurs, foodies, and community members, this summit has something for everyone. Come to learn and share. Leave with new connections and ideas for supporting local farms and eating local year-round in the Selkirk-Pend Oreille region!

Summit Agenda

8:30 am Check-In

9:00 am Welcome

9:30 am Artistic Presentation

10:00 am Ignite! Session #1: Local Food Ways

10:30 am Ignite! Session #2: From Farm to Market

11:00 am Networking Break

11:30 am Ignite! Session #3: Business & Skill Building Resources

12:00 pm LUNCH

1:00 pm Local Food Leader Award

1:30 pm Concurrent Workshops

Workshop 1: Expanding Your Market –Using Certifications to Build Customer Trust and Increase Sales

Workshop 2: How to Apply for a Business Builder Grant from the NW & Rocky Mountain Regional Food Business Center

3:00 pm Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center Apples & Apple Cider Tasting

4:00 pm Adjourn

To see the detailed agenda and speakers, visit: https://www.idahofoodworks.org/sp-food-summit

Do you have questions about the event?

Contact Colette DePhelps ([email protected])

The Selkirk-Pend Oreille Food Summit is hosted by University of Idaho Extension and the Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center!

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational organization. We offer our programs to persons regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information or reasonable accommodations need to contact Kyle Nagy ([email protected]) two weeks prior to the event.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sandpoint Organic Agriculture Center, 10881 N. Boyer Rd, Sandpoint, United States