||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||
Registration is now open for the 13th Annual San Juan Islands Agricultural Summit, scheduled for February 28 and March 1, 2025, on beautiful Lopez Island. Secure your spot today by visiting extension.wsu.edu/
This is a unique opportunity to connect with farmers, food producers, and community members dedicated to fostering a thriving local food system.
2025 Theme: Setting the Table for an Abundant Future
This year’s theme aligns with the newly developed San Juan County Food System Plan. The Summit will provide a space to envision a resilient and abundant food future while equipping participants with practical skills to make it a reality today.
Event Highlights:
Friday, February 28
- Hands-on workshops at various locations around Lopez Island.
- Community social event “Small Plates, Big Table” at the Lopez Community Center. Enjoy local foods, network with peers, and attend a book signing featuring our keynote speaker, Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquín.
Saturday, March 1
- A full conference day at Lopez School featuring dynamic sessions and a keynote address by Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquín, CEO of Tree-Range Farms. His keynote, titled “Regenerative Living: A Call to Embrace the Abundance Among Us,” will guide attendees through an inspiring journey. Despite having grown from extreme poverty Regi speaks from a place of abundance as he walks the audience through an opening mediation. Centered on a lifetime dedicated to regenerative thinking as expressed through his three decades of work launching a regenerative poultry system, Regi will guide us through his own life path and the parallel experiences and struggles that farmers and communities face across the planet as they seek to find a way to live regeneratively.
New This Year:
- A dedicated youth program for ages 6-18. Sessions will include hands-on activities such as working with wool, exploring cross-cultural Traditional Foodways, and egg incubation. Youth tickets are available for $30.
Registration Details:
- Summit registration and tickets for “Small Plates, Big Table” are available through February 21.
- Pre-registration is required for all paid events.
Visit our website for the full schedule and registration details.
Follow us on social media for updates:
Facebook: @sjcwsuextension
Instagram: @wsuextension_sjc
Space is limited—register today to build connections, gain valuable insights, and help set the table for an abundant future in the San Juan Islands.
Contact Information:
Phone: 360-370-7664
Email: sji.agsummit@wsu.edu
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