From March 11 through 18, 2022, join SXSW, Huston-Tillotson University, Food Tank, The James Beard Foundation, Little Herds, The Cook’s Nook and more for an unforgettable series of activations, discussion and interactive experiences all curated around building more sustainable food systems.
The Future of Food @ SXSW Day 2
On March 18, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for the second part of the summit themed “The Future of Food.”
Watch “The Last Harvest” @ SXSW
On March 15, 2022, Food Tank will screen “The Last Harvest,” a film which offers a rare glimpse into the critical labor shortage problem in the agricultural industry. The post-screening panel discussion will feature Soren Bjorn, President of Driscoll’s of the Americas and Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg.
Watch “The Ants & the Grasshopper” @ SXSW
On March 15, 2022, Food Tank will screen “The Ants & the Grasshopper” a documentary about Anita Chitaya’s journey from Malawi to California to the White House as she meets climate skeptics and despairing farmers. A post-screening panel discussion will feature Co-Director Raj Patel and Dr. Karen Magid from Huston-Tillotson University.
Watch “Man in the Field” @ SXSW
On March 14, 2022, Food Tank will screen “Man in the Field” a documentary that profiles pioneering artist and chef Jim Denevan, founder of Outstanding in the Field. A post-screening panel discussion will feature Director Patrick Trefz and Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg.
Watch “Gather” @ SXSW
On March 14, 2022, Food Tank will screen “Gather,” an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their spiritual, political and cultural identities through food sovereignty, while battling the trauma of centuries of genocide. A post-screening panel discussion will feature A-dae Romero-Briones and Danielle Nierenberg.
Nourishing America Tour: Chicago, Illinois
On August 24, 2022, Food Tank’s Tour will stop in Chicago, Illinois for a summit on Technology and the Future of Our Food Systems hosted by the University of Illinois Chicago.
CEFS Symposium on Agriculture, Food Systems and Climate Change: A Call to Action
On August 11, 2022, Food Tank is partnering with North Carolina State University for a summit on Agriculture, Food Systems, and Climate Change. Danielle Nierenberg will moderate Dr. Robert Bonnie, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, Dr. Rattan Lal, OSU Distinguished Professor of Soil Science, and more amazing speakers.
World Congress on Agroforestry, Quebec City
On July 17-20, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Quebec City, Quebec for the Fifth World Congress on Agroforestry in partnership with University of Laval.
Food-Film Watch Parties @ SXSW
On March 14 and 15, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for food-focused film screenings, delicious snacks, and fireside chats. The films “Gather,” “Man in the Field,” “Last Harvest,” and “Ants and the Grasshopper” will be featured.
The Future of Food @ SXSW Day 1
On March 12, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for a summit themed “The Future of Food.”
Nourishing America Tour: Columbus, Ohio
On October 16, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America tour will stop in Columbus, Ohio, for a summit surrounding World Food Day 2022 in partnership with the Ohio State University, the UN FAO, OFPN (Ohio Food Policy Network), and NPR.
Nourishing America Tour: Santa Barbara, California
On May 21, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will host a summit at Santa Barbara City College’s Garvin Theater with a focus on ‘Rebuilding Our food System.’
Nourishing America Tour: Minneapolis, Minnesota
From May 10 to May 12, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for a summit on Food Loss and Food Waste.
Nourishing America Tour: Washington, DC
On April 20, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will host a summit in Washington, District of Columbia, titled “Urban AgroEcology: Toward a Sustainable and Equitable Food Systems Model” in partnership with UDC and Bowery Farming.
Nourishing America Tour: Atlanta, Georgia
On March 31, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Atlanta, Georgia, for a summit in partnership with Spelman College, themed ‘Roots, Resistance, and Reclamation.’
SUMMIT @ SXSW. Just Food: Community, Culture & Economy
On March 11, 2022, Food Tank’s Nourishing America Tour will stop in Austin, Texas, at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Festival for a summit themed “Just Food: Community, Culture, and Economy” in collaboration with Huston-Tillotson University.
