Good Food Forum 2026

Strengthening Arizona’s Local Food System, Together

The Good Food Forum is where change makers in Arizona’s food economy come to connect, collaborate and drive real solutions. From producers and chefs to advocates and educators, this Local First Arizona signature event brings together voices from every corner of our region to build a more resilient, inclusive and accessible local food future.

Through interactive panels and hands-on workshops, attendees gain knowledge, build relationships and take away actionable strategies to strengthen Arizona’s food system — from farm to table and everywhere in between.

If you care about the future of food in Arizona, the Forum is where the work — and the movement — comes to life.

Cultivating Tomorrow

This year’s theme, Cultivating Tomorrow, is all about turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities. Through practical panels, workshops and working sessions, attendees will explore topics including:

• The future of water in the Verde Valley and beyond

• Sustainable ranching in practice

• Strategies for local sourcing

• Growing Arizona wine from vineyard to market

• Meat processing challenges and opportunities in Arizona

• Tribal food sovereignty and food accessibility

• Native pollinators and seed stewardship

You’ll leave with new ideas, practical tools and meaningful connections to help strengthen your work and grow your impact in Arizona’s food community.

And we heard your feedback: we’re adding more networking! For the first time, we’re adding an event to mix and mingle on Monday evening, August 24, at Mile High Beer Project in Prescott. Your $15 ticket will include small bites as well as food-centric trivia games (with prizes!).