Central Valley Food Economy Summit 2025

Join F3 Local–Farms, Food, Future–on October 17th at the Clovis Veterans Memorial District to explore how investments in food industry infrastructure build a thriving and vibrant local economy. 

We have some amazing topics and expert speakers for you during this one-day-only event.

⚙️ Starting your morning with a presentation from Colorado State Extension’s Statewide Food and Agriculture Specialist, Libby Christensen, on How Local Food Infrastructure Supports Community & Economic Development.

👩🏻‍🍳 The Food Corridor’s CEO, Ashley Colpaart, will share Best Practices and Business Models for Shared Kitchens and Processing.

💼 Flavor-Driven Economic Growth: A panel of leading shared kitchens, processing centers, and food halls comprised of representatives from  El Pajaro Community Development Corporation, Appalachian Center for Economic Networks (ACENet), Alchemist Kitchen, Clovis Culinary Center, and Rosa Brothers discussing their whys, hows, barriers, and impacts.

🧠 Close out this informational day with regional roundtable connections to map your community assets and collaborate on solutions for…