Uniting Agriculture and Medicine to Support Food Sovereignty and Health Justice for All

 

Dear Community,


I’ve just returned from a series of food systems conferences, where I had the opportunity to listen, learn, and engage in a range of thought-provoking conversations. One theme that stood out was the urgent call to prioritize the human right to food—a fundamental concern at the core of discussions on hunger and nutrition security.


While this can feel like a daunting challenge in today’s climate, what left me feeling most hopeful was the collective spirit of collaboration voiced throughout the events. So many individuals and organizations, united by a shared commitment to creating positive change, are determined to move forward together—even in the face of uncertainty. Truly inspiring!


Our Food as Medicine Global presentation was also well received, sparking a generative dialogue around the critical need to unite the food and healthcare communities in addressing food and health justice issues. These conversations are already laying the groundwork for new collaborations. More to come on that soon.


Today, we are happy to highlight another one of our inspiring Food Justice Conference sessions and to welcome new sponsors whose generous support we deeply appreciate.


Wishing you all a peaceful and restorative weekend ahead!


With Gratitude,

Heather


Conference Session Spotlight

 

James McLennan, CEO and Co-Founder

Farm My School

Farm My School is a groundbreaking model of food education that transforms unused land within schools into regenerative market gardens that feed, educate, and connect communities. Hear about the journey of Farm My School and how they converted a disused soccer field into a thriving, regenerative, 1.5 acres market garden at their pilot school Bellarine Secondary College in Drysdale, Australia.



James McLennan is the CEO and Co-founder of Farm My School. He lives and breathes environmental conservation, preservation and regeneration. Combined with his passion for and extensive experience in the sustainability sector, he has seen a fruitful history of partnering with schools on education programs. Over the last 15 years, James has dreamed, designed, developed and implemented education programs to engage people of all ages with their surrounding environment. Read More

 

Thank You!

New Conference Sponsors


The Institute for Functional Medicine

Coastal Roots Farm

The Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

 

2025 Food Justice Conference Program

 

By registering today, you gain immediate access to our Online Community Site, where you can begin connecting with other attendees and engaging with the Food as Medicine Global network.


We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a transformative experience!


“This was easily the most valuable conference I've ever attended. The amount of information was incredible, and the speakers were diverse and experts in their fields. I couldn't stop taking notes the whole time because there was so much information to learn. It was a truly wonderful experience, and the community represented at the conference was welcoming and interactive."

—Verified Conference Attendee

 
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