Ventura County Food Justice Summit
Ventura Breeze
October 20, 2026
Food Forward is bringing the food justice conversation to Ventura County, and it's about time we had a seat at that table. If you've ever wondered how our local farms' surplus connects to the families who need it most, this summit is your chance to find out — no experience required, just a willingness to show up.
The event is designed for everyone from longtime food recovery volunteers to folks who are simply curious about how our food system works (and who it sometimes doesn't work for). It's a chance to meet neighbors doing this work, share ideas, and maybe find your own way to plug in.
We spotted the details in the Ventura Breeze, and we're glad we did. Ventura County grows so much of what feeds the region — making sure that bounty reaches everyone is a cause worth cultivating. Head to the Breeze for the full announcement and mark your calendar for an afternoon of seed-planting, both literal and figurative.
This summary was written by AI based on the original article from Ventura Breeze.
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