IMPACT REPORT
Uniting Agriculture and Medicine to Support Food Sovereignty and Health Justice for All
Uniting Agriculture and Medicine to Support Food
Sovereignty and Health Justice for All
Agriculture broadly defined for a diversity of food ways to include farmers, foragers, fishers, seed savers, subsistence hunters, ranchers, wild-crafters, pastoralists, forest producers, and more.
Medicine broadly defined for a diversity of health ways to include all those engaged in health, and healing practices.
About Us
Welcome to our growing global network of farmers, gardeners, fishers, foragers, ranchers, subsistence hunters, healers, health professionals, hospitals, clinics, educators, students, wild-crafters, cooks, consumers, pastoralists, forest producers, and many others united by a shared vision of food sovereignty and health justice for all.
Together, we are cultivating a vibrant community where we can learn from one another and work toward a more equitable and inclusive food-as-medicine movement worldwide.
Our Why
The idea of food as medicine resonates with many in health care and food production. Nutrition is increasingly integrated into health professional training, patient care, and discussions around farming, fishing, ranching, and other food systems. However, people across many communities who want to eat well cannot access healthy or even enough food. Many of those producing and providing our food and health care navigate a multitude of inequities. Join us in creating a more equitable and inclusive food as medicine movement!
Activities include:
Hosting an Annual Eco-Friendly online conference
Publishing educational content
Facilitating a global Online Community Site
Reflecting On a Year of Transition With Gratitude
Dear Community,
On June 20, 2024, Food as Medicine Global (FAMG) officially sunset as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Since sharing this news, I have been deeply touched by the many people who have reached out to express how much this community has meant to them and their hope for its continuation. The most frequently expressed sentiment has been a heartfelt appreciation for our dedication to amplifying the often-overlooked voices of those working at the intersection of food, health, justice, and planetary well-being.
Inspired by this outpouring of support, I’ve decided to recommit my time and energy to FAMG’s stewardship for at least the next year, alongside my other full-time responsibilities.
Moving forward, we will continue our mission-driven work as Food as Medicine Global, LLC, maintaining our focus on uniting agriculture and medicine to support food sovereignty and health justice for all.
Our initiatives will include hosting an eco-friendly online annual conference, publishing educational content, and managing our Online Community Site to foster connection, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration within our growing global network.
2024 Accomplishments
Over the past year, our community grew to over 500 members, while our LinkedIn network expanded to nearly 7,000 professionals. We also hosted our second eco-friendly online global conference, which welcomed 279 registrants and featured over 22 presenters Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and grant funders, we were able to offer conference scholarships to over 200 attendees.
This next phase of Food as Medicine Global is only possible because of the commitment and dedication of this unique community. Let me know how you would like to be involved. You can contact me directly at heather@foodasmedicine.global.
With Gratitude, Heather Carrie
Food as Medicine Global 2024 Conference
Thank you!
Special Guest
Rena Priest Keynote Speaker Chef Sean Sherman
Conference Presenters
Amy Sapola
Gabriel Alladua
Christina Badaracco
Katherine Chen
Denise Cusack
Tomas Delgado
Christina Gonzales
Paloma Jones
Unique Kumtap
Richard McCarthy
Landon Opunui
Lara Ramdin
Tania Roa
Jackie Roth
Julie Tran-Olive
Eirini Tsirimokou
Sara Weins
Miki Wong
Tanya Young
Zuzanna Zielinska
Attendee Testimonials
“I am absolutely inspired and motivated by the information shared and appreciate the year round access to the site for networking and resource finding! I am so glad to have had this opportunity, plan to become more involved, and attend annually.”
“The conference honed my love and reverence for food. It rekindled my spirit.”
"It's really a great program with great speakers in attendance. All the speakers elaborate on the importance of good food which can serve as medicine! One of the speakers inspired me to go out there to find my passion and work it out.”
“Very educational experience.”
“Attending the conference was such an enlightening experience; every speaker was fabulous and engaging. The sessions were timed perfectly. I enjoyed and learned a lot.
I plan to attend again next year. ”
“This has inspired with ideas to take out into my community. I am excited!!!”
“It's a great conference."
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NONPROFIT SPONSORS
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